Research Fellow - Deep Learning

Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary seeks a computer science/machine-learning postdoctoral fellow to advance automatic dystonia diagnosis and treatment outcome prediction. Work includes brain MRI data across patients, healthy individuals, and other movement disorders, integrating with DystoniaNet in a clinical setting.

You will join a multidisciplinary team at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital to translate research into healthcare, with opportunities for future academic or industry

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in computer science, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• Broad proficiency and experience with supervised and unsupervised machine-learning methods, expertise in building neural networks.
• Experience with neuroimaging data processing and deep learning packages.

Responsibilities

• Experimental data collection and processing.
• Development and refinement of deep learning and other benchmark algorithms for predictive classification of dystonia and related disorders.
• Clinical translation and implementation of the developed algorithms with clinicians for testing.
• Establishment of new and fostering of existing collaborations.
• Participation in regulatory aspects of clinical translation and patenting.
• Presentation of results at scientific meetings and publication of journal articles.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Broad ML experience

Neuroimaging data processing

Python/ Matlab

TensorFlow/Keras

AWS cloud

Excellent communication

Strong publication record

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD in CS/Neuroscience/Bioengineering or related

Tools

TensorFlow

Keras

AWS

Job description

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Job Summary

We have an open position for a computer science/machine-learning postdoctoral fellow to work on machine-learning algorithms for automatic diagnosis of dystonia, prediction of the risk for dystonia development, and the efficacy of treatment outcomes. This work will be directly related to the extension of our recently developed DystoniaNet platform and will include brain MRI datasets from patients with dystonia, other movement disorders, and healthy individuals. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, neurologists, laryngologists, and geneticists at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital and work at the intersection on the development, testing and implement of DystoniaNet in the clinical setting. This position is best suited for an individual with a broad computer science background interested in understanding and examining critical clinical problems and developing research solutions for their translation to healthcare. The fellow will be highly competitive to pursue future opportunities in either academia or industry (pharma and biotech).

Qualifications Postdoctoral Fellow in Deep Learning

We have an open position for a computer science/machine-learning postdoctoral fellow to work on machine-learning algorithms for automatic diagnosis of dystonia, prediction of the risk for dystonia development, and the efficacy of treatment outcomes. This work will be directly related to the extension of our recently developed DystoniaNet platform and will include brain MRI datasets from patients with dystonia, other movement disorders, and healthy individuals. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, neurologists, laryngologists, and geneticists at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital and work at the intersection on the development, testing and implement of DystoniaNet in the clinical setting. This position is best suited for an individual with a broad computer science background interested in understanding and examining critical clinical problems and developing research solutions for their translation to healthcare. The fellow will be highly competitive to pursue future opportunities in either academia or industry (pharma and biotech).

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to

• Experimental data collection and processing
• Development and refinement of deep learning and other benchmark algorithms for predictive classification of dystonia and other related disorders
• Clinical translation and implementation of the developed algorithms and interactions with clinicians for their testing
• Establishment of new and fostering of existing collaborations
• Participation in the regulatory aspects of clinical translation and patenting
• Presentation of the results at the scientific meetings and publication of journal articles
• Mentoring junior staff

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD or an equivalent degree in computer science, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields
• Broad proficiency and experience with supervised and unsupervised machine-learning methods, expertise in building neural network architectures
• Experience with neuroimaging data processing
• Advanced programming skills (Python and/or Matlab), including deep learning packages (e.g., TensorFlow or Keras)
• Knowledge and experience with cloud-based computational platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong publication record and academic credentials
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with multiple investigators

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $71,750.00/Annual

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 243-245 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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