Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $63,480 - $77,076 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the Quantitative Translational Imaging in Medicine Lab, within the Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence. The lab researches quantitative and machine learning methods across medical imaging modalities, including fundoscopy, OCT, MRI, CT, X-ray, and digital pathology, and connects machine learning research with clinical practice through clinical collaborations. The fellow will be part of an interdisciplinary team and will independently lead research projects from conceptualization through completion, support faculty grant writing, and mentor data scientists, PhD students, and interns. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on campus and additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings.

Requirements

• PhD in computer science, data science, or a related discipline.
• Track record of publications in artificial intelligence and deep learning in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, specifically in computer vision and/or natural language processing.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning libraries, including PyTorch.
• Proficiency in Git, Docker, Python, and SQL.
• Experience in medical computer vision.
• Experience with large language models and generative AI.
• Experience working with real-world EHR and imaging data.
• Experience working with PACS and the DICOM standard.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain processes and procedures effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and work under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to various situations.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical and reasoning ability.
• Ability to represent the department and University professionally, with tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical imaging for ophthalmology.
• Track record of publications in medical imaging in top-tier conferences such as MICCAI and journals such as Nature, Medical Image Analysis, or Transactions of Medical Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and lead a research project from conceptualization through publication.
• Assist with grant writing and research ideation.
• Supervise PhD students, data scientists, and interns.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

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