FacultyInstructorResearch - Full-Time

Research Instructor

Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Instructor to join our group of physicists, radiologists, engineers, and computer scientists dedicated to advancing medical imaging research. The primary focus of our group’s endeavors is quantitative image analysis and artificial intelligence (AI), with a specific emphasis on pioneering AI algorithms for image analysis to facilitate and optimize early disease screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or other related areas with an emphasis on computer vision, computer graphics, image processing, pattern recognition, or data mining. We are especially interested in applicants with a strong background and proven publication record in medical image analysis. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential. Successful applicants will integrate into a dynamic, collaborative research environment, collaborating closely with applied and clinical investigators with different backgrounds on a wide variety of projects.

Given our proximity to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), potential candidates have the opportunity to leverage existing collaborations or establish new ones with world-leading machine learning experts at CMU. We encourage candidates to pursue extramural research grants independently, supporting their evolution into independent investigators through mentorship on grant writing, publications in top journals, and providing opportunities to attend career development seminars/workshops from the university and national organizations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, computer science/engineering, or a related field

• Self-motivated with a passion for research

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Preference is given to those with experience in

• Quantitative image analysis

• A strong publication record.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. Cover letter outlining research interests and achievements.

2. Curriculum vitae

For additional details about the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Radiology, please view our website at: www.radiology.pitt.edu.

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