Student Assistant - Pathology

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The AI4Path Lab is seeking a highly motivated Student Assistant 2 to assist in the development, testing, and validation of artificial intelligence and deep learning models applied to digital pathology and precision oncology. The student will work closely with the Principal Investigator and lab researchers to analyze whole-slide histopathology images, manage high-performance data pipelines, and conduct literature reviews. This position is ideal for undergraduate or early graduate students looking to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of computer science, data science, and cancer research.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in computer science, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Basic programming skills in Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital pathology libraries (e.g., OpenSlide, HistomicsTK) or general medical image processing.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments or GPU acceleration.
• A basic understanding of oncology, biology, or clinical data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling, organizing, and preprocessing large datasets of whole-slide images (WSIs).
• Implement image tiling, normalization, and quality control pipelines.
• Support the implementation and training of deep learning architectures (e.g., convolutional neural networks, vision transformers) for tasks such as cellular segmentation, glandular architecture analysis, and disease recurrence prediction.
• Conduct targeted literature reviews on emerging topics in computational pathology, oncology, and deep learning methods to support ongoing manuscript and grant preparation.
• Document code, maintain shared repositories (GitHub), and ensure research reproducibility.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, present project updates, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level