Postdoctoral Researcher - Radiation Oncology

aah; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Laboratory at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of Advocate Health, is seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to join an NIH-funded interdisciplinary program in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, computational pathology, and precision oncology.

Applicants should have a PhD in a quantitative field and a strong background in ML/DL/CV. The role involves developing AI approaches using diverse biomedical data, mentoring students, and publishing in top venues.

Qualifications

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Statistics, or closely related field.
• Strong background in ML, DL, CV, or multimodal AI.
• Ability to conduct independent research in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML/DL methods for medical imaging and computational pathology.
• Design/implement/evaluate AI algorithms on large radiology, pathology, genomic, transcriptomic, and clinical data.
• Publish research in biomedical and AI venues; present at conferences.
• Mentor students and research staff; foster interdisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Computer vision

Multimodal AI

Independent research

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

High-performance computing

Job description

Department:

37303 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Oncology: Radiation

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Lab Hours - typically 8 AM - 5 PM

Pay Range:

$30.70 - $46.05

Postdoctoral Researcher Positions

The Laboratory at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to join our NIH-funded interdisciplinary research program in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, computational pathology, and precision oncology.

Responsibilities

• Developing novel machine learning and deep learning methodologies for medical imaging, computational pathology, and multimodal biomedical data analysis.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating AI algorithms using large-scale radiology, pathology, genomic, transcriptomic, and clinical datasets.
• Publishing research in leading biomedical and artificial intelligence journals and conferences.
• Presenting research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
• Mentoring graduate students, medical students, and research staff.
• Establishing collaborations with investigators across multiple disciplines and institutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or multimodal AI.
• Ability to conduct independent research while working effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computational pathology and whole-slide image analysis
• Medical image analysis (CT, MRI, PET/CT)
• Vision-language models and multimodal large language models
• High-performance computing and large-scale biomedical data analysis

Required Application Materials

• CV
• One representative publication
• A research statement (no more than one page)

Professional Development

The Laboratory is committed to supporting the career development of postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will receive mentorship in scientific leadership, grant writing, laboratory management, and career planning. Outstanding candidates will have opportunities to develop independent research directions, compete for individual fellowship and career development awards (e.g., NIH K99/R00 and K01), establish national and international collaborations, and build a competitive portfolio for academic faculty or industry research positions.

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Compensation

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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locat