Research Scientist, Optical Imaging & AI

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab.

The role will lead an independent project with mentorship, targeting handheld/probe imaging, computational reconstruction, and AI-enabled analysis for clinically actionable imaging. Candidates should have a PhD, a strong publication record, and experience with MATLAB/Python and large imaging datasets; collaboration and clear communication are essential

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical/computer/other related field.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research project with mentorship and collaboration.
• Develop next-gen handheld/probe-based in vivo imaging systems.
• Work on computational reconstruction and real-time pipelines.
• Apply AI-enabled analysis to imaging data.
• Develop point-of-care systems and DUV microscopy for rapid cytology/hematology.
• Conduct longitudinal, noninvasive imaging of 3D models and translational workflows.
• Oversee cell cultures and preclinical protocols.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

Education

PhD in relevant field

Bachelors degree in science

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab.

The role will lead an independent project with mentorship, targeting handheld/probe imaging, computational reconstruction, and AI-enabled analysis for clinically actionable imaging. Candidates should have a PhD, a strong publication record, and experience with MATLAB/Python and large imaging datasets; collaboration and clear communication are essential