Scientist I, II, III

About the role

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Scientist who will play a key role in developing and translating next generation radiomics (machine learning in radiology imaging) methods for projects ongoing in Dr. Pallavi Tiwari's lab.

The research conducted by Tiwari lab utilizes medical imaging and clinical data to build and optimize AI and machine learning models that identify computerized image-based phenotypes, and their associations with genomics and histopathology for disease characterization, with the aim of developing personalized diagnostic tools towards improved early diagnosis, prognosis, and response to treatment for neurological conditions and other diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Collaborates with faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

Requirements

• At least 3 years of post-doctoral research experience in medical imaging, oncology, and/or machine learning and artificial intelligence in an academic or similar research environment
• Productivity evidenced by at least 2 first-author papers or preprints in the last 5 years
• Prior experience handling large imaging data sets and bioinformatic analysis
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python and/or R

Qualifications

• Terminal Degree Required; PhD in Engineering, Medical Physics, or a related technical field by application date

Skills

• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• High levels of critical thinking
• Excellent technical skills
• A strong track-record of accomplishment and productivity in research as evidenced by high-quality publications related to medical imaging, oncology, and/or machine learning and artificial intelligence

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting salary is $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: Includes generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits

Pay

• $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Multiple Titles: Scientist I, Scientist II, or Scientist III