AI & I Data Analytics Research Fellow – Radiation Oncology
About The Position
The AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) team within Mayo Clinic’s Department of Radiation Oncology is hiring a Research Fellow to advance AI in cancer care. The fellow will develop and deploy AI systems for clinical use, combining foundational research with translation into real-world healthcare settings. The work may include building models to personalize cancer treatment, analyzing longitudinal clinical data, and developing tools that streamline physician workflows. AIDA’s systems are used and evaluated in clinical environments, with success measured by adoption, usability, and clinical impact as well as research publications. The fellow will work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, physicists, data scientists, and engineers. Mayo Clinic describes itself as a patient-first institution that offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuing education and advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biomedical Informatics, Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong background in modern machine learning, such as deep learning, transformers, or related methods.
- Strong experience with Python and machine learning ecosystems such as PyTorch, JAX, or scikit-learn.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write and present complex ideas clearly.
- Self-motivated and execution-focused, and comfortable owning ambiguous problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate machine learning models in real clinical settings.
- Contribute to end-to-end AI tools integrated into clinical workflows, including predictive modeling, documentation automation, and decision support.
- Design and execute novel research projects in collaboration with physicians, physicists, data scientists, and engineers.
- Help translate ideas from concept through prototype and deployment to real-world use.
- Evaluate AI systems based on adoption, usability, and clinical impact, in addition to publications.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
