Postdoc: Aortic Imaging & Translational AI Research

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab within the Vascular Surgery division. The role focuses on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging-based and clinical research in aortic disease.

Requires MD/PhD with clinical research experience, or PhD with vascular imaging experience. Flexible research environment in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prospective and retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repair, including protocol development, study design, data collection and management, and imaging data organization and analysis.
• Participates in vascular imaging research that includes CTA/DICOM image acquisition, interpretation, imaging-based outcome analysis, and AI- and digital twin-based research initiatives.
• Develops research protocols, including IRB submissions and amendments, and contribute to coordination of multicenter clinical research studies.
• Works collaboratively and professionally within multidisciplinary teams, while demonstrating strong communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in support of aortic research projects.
• Performs data analysis and interpretation of clinical and imaging research findings.
• Prepares high-quality abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, scientific reports, and other academic materials for peer-reviewed publications and local, national, and international professional conferences.
• Contributes to scholarly and collaborative research activities.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple research responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.
• Completes assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently, maintains research documentation and data quality standards, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical research

Imaging data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

MD or PhD in Basic/Health Science or related

Tools

Vascular imaging software

AI/machine learning in imaging

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab within the Vascular Surgery division. The role focuses on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging-based and clinical research in aortic disease.

Requires MD/PhD with clinical research experience, or PhD with vascular imaging experience. Flexible research environment in a multidisciplinary team.