Mayo Clinic · 1 month ago
Research Fellow- Neurosurgery
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$69K/yr - $80K/yrMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Research Fellow for a 1-2 year paid fellowship in artificial intelligence, focusing on preparing candidates to lead in Healthcare AI/ML.
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Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurosurgery in Rochester, MN recruiting up to two postdoctoral Fellowship position in artificial intelligence
The position is for a 1-2 year paid fellowship working under the mentorship of Dr. Gelareh Zadeh and Dr. Hojjat Salehinejad
The expectation at the end of the fellowship is that the fellow will be well prepared to become a leader in Healthcare AI/ML, either in the academic or biotechnology setting
The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in data structures and algorithms, Python programming language (including Tensorflow/PyTroch), Linux shell scripting, DBMS (e.g. MySQL, Redis), Docker, stochastic processes, statistical learning, and machine learning (particularly deep learning)
Expertise in Google Cloud Services (GCP) is a plus
The candidate must have a track-record of publications/scientific writing and have strong proficiency in all four skills of English language, particularly experience in writing scientific manuscripts
It is anticipated that in addition to an independent research projects candidate will assist in developing the strategies specific to discovery research and deploying AI approaches within the Department of Neurosurgery
A Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) is based on role and responsibilities requiring Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D. background
Main skills used in this track may include setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, biomechanics development in orthopedics, implementing protocols, and/or providing engineering technical expertise and analysis
Responsibilities (depending upon area of research) may also involve use of x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray physics, and proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs
May work in a special engineering group, process and test algorithms, informatics, data for computer programming, and implement algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices
A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research
Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator
Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants
Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Qualification
Required
Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program
Strong expertise in data structures and algorithms
Python programming language (including Tensorflow/PyTroch)
Linux shell scripting
DBMS (e.g. MySQL, Redis)
Docker
Stochastic processes
Statistical learning
Machine learning (particularly deep learning)
Track-record of publications/scientific writing
Strong proficiency in all four skills of English language, particularly experience in writing scientific manuscripts
Potential for research as evidenced by training and peer-reviewed publications
Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Preferred
Expertise in Google Cloud Services (GCP)
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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