Postdoctoral Fellow
About The Position
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the Quantitative Translational Imaging in Medicine Lab, located within the Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence of Department of Ophthalmology in the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We focus broadly on quantitative and machine learning techniques in multiple modalities of medical imaging (e.g. fundoscopy images, OCT scans, MRI, CT, X-ray and digital pathology). We bridge the gap between machine learning research and clinical practice through fruitful connections with our clinical collaborators. Our research has potential to revolutionize treatment paradigms and transform the care of patients. If you join us, you will become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and teamwork above all else. We are seeking a motivated, proactive person who will be able to own their projects from their conceptualization to its completion, support faculty in grant writing, and mentor data scientists, PhD students and undergraduate and graduate interns.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science, data science, or 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 (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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in medical imaging for ophthalmology
- Track record of publications in Medical Imaging in top tier conferences (e.g., MICCAI) and journals (e.g., Nature, Medical Image Analysis, Transactions of Medical Imaging)
- Strong team player with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively explain processes and procedures.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility and the 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 in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent research: own a research project from conceptualization to publication
- Assist with grant writing and ideation
- Supervise PhD students, data scientists, and interns
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous leave
- Health plans
- Retirement contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
