Research Assistant (Part-Time/Hybrid) - Radiology

Position Summary

A Research Assistant will train machine learning models to recognize devices visible during images from fluoroscopic procedures. This is part of ongoing work in Interventional Radiology to analyze performance during fluoroscopic procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Reviews and labels deidentified images from fluoroscopic procedures.
• Trains and tests machine learning models that analyze images and procedural metadata (e.g., supplies used during procedures).
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Analyzes data and prepares presentations/publications.
• Collaborates with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Skills

Not Applicable

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.