Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) and Children’s Nebraska invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our multidisciplinary research team focused on advanced medical imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) for pediatric and fetal cardiovascular applications. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment that integrates clinical cardiology, biomedical engineering, and computational imaging to improve early diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease ( CHD ) and related cardiovascular conditions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in medical image processing, signal analysis, or computational modeling.
• Experience with these imaging modalities: ultrasound, echocardiography, MRI , or CT, ideally fetal echocardiography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research projects involving ultrasound, echocardiography, and/or MRI /CT imaging analysis in pediatric and fetal populations.
• Co-lead the development and validation of AI/ML algorithms for fetal cardiac ultrasound image analysis and CHD subtype classification.
• Perform image preprocessing, annotation, and quantitative feature extraction using clinical datasets.
• Manage and organize large-scale imaging datasets with attention to data quality, de-identification, and version control.
• Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and data scientists to integrate imaging biomarkers into predictive and diagnostic models.
• Contribute to study design, IRB submissions, and data management (REDCap, HIPAA compliance).
• Prepare and present research findings at national and international conferences (e.g., ASE , SCMR , AHA ).
• Draft and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant proposals.
• Mentor students, research assistants, and trainees involved in ongoing imaging projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees