APPLIED POST DOC FELLOW

Moffitt Cancer Center

8d • $72,639 - $101,695

About The Position

The Applied Post Doc Fellow will conduct innovative, translational cancer research in the Schabath Lab, an epidemiology lab that conducts AI-based research to develop and validate image-based biomarkers across the cancer care continuum. The fellow will work in a highly productive, collaborative team and have access to large, diverse datasets containing structured and unstructured data. Fellows are encouraged to develop independent research projects, with expert faculty mentorship and support for publishing research and applying for grants. Moffitt integrates patient care with population, clinical, and basic science research, and its on-site cancer hospital provides opportunities for translational research.

The fellow will design and conduct studies using artificial intelligence, biostatistical, and bioinformatic methods to train, validate, and test clinically relevant models. The role also includes developing scientific writing and presentation skills, preparing research abstracts, reports, and publications, and presenting findings to Moffitt’s scientific community and at national or international meetings. The position requires a PhD or MD in computer sciences, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related computational discipline, along with excellent programming and written communication skills.

Requirements

• PhD or MD in computer sciences, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related computational discipline.
• Strong quantitative skills in machine learning and deep learning.
• Strong programming skills for modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and with collaborators.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of population sciences or cancer epidemiology.
• Programming experience with Matlab, C/C++, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies to train, validate, and test clinically relevant models using artificial intelligence, biostatistical, and bioinformatic methods.
• Write research abstracts, reports, and scientific publications.
• Present research results to the Moffitt scientific community and at national or international scientific meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with Moffitt covering the premium effective the first day.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Potential relocation assistance, subject to policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree