Postdoctoral Associate- Biomedical Engineering and Physics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7295931 (Ref:20980-en_US)
Posted: December 12, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting for a postdoctoral research fellow or research associate with specialization in AI-modeling and coding. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, leveraging artificial intelligence and computational methodologies to optimize treatment plans, enhance patient outcomes, and innovate radiation therapy techniques.
Job Duties
1- AI-Modeling for Treatment Planning:
• Develops, optimizes, and validates AI-based models to assist in radiation outcomes prediction and adaptive radiation applications.
• Works closely with our faculty to understand clinical needs and implement AI solutions to address specific challenges.
2-Data Management & Analysis:
• Manages and analyzes vast datasets related to radiation treatments, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and security.
• Collaborates with data scientists to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
3-Coding & Software Development:
• Codes, tests, and refines software applications tailored for the radiation oncology domain and particularly related to imaging and dose DICOM integration in AI-models.
• Interfaces with existing software platforms, ensuring smooth integration of AI-driven tools.
4-Collaborative Research:
• Engages in research activities, co-authoring publications, and presenting findings at relevant conferences and workshops.
• Collaborates with researchers from other departments and institutions on joint initiatives.
5-Continuous Learning & Training:
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in AI, computer science, and radiation oncology.
• Provides training to departmental staff on the use and interpretation of AI-driven tools and software.
6-Safety & Compliance:
• Adheres to all BCM regulations and guidelines, ensuring that all AI tools meet medical and ethical standards.
• Works closely with the BCM Institutional Review Board and adhere to patient data privacy standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in AI modeling techniques and tools, with a demonstrated track record in real-world applications.
• Strong coding skills, preferably in Python, C++, and other relevant languages.
• Familiarity with medical imaging data formats (DICOM, NIfTI) and related software tools.
• A background in radiation oncology or medical physics will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cloud computing and big data analytics platforms.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
