Scientist - Tiwari Research Lab

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.

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
• Collsates and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner with faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• High levels of critical thinking, excellent technical skills, and 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: The starting salary for the position is $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits

Pay

• The starting salary for the position is $70,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Not specified