The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 week ago
Post-Doc Research Associate
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education and research. They are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in machine learning and biomedical image processing to contribute to the development of AI-driven software for diagnosing and treating neurodisorders.
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Responsibilities
Developing deep-learning approaches for insight and analysis about mouse behavior from video
Machine Learning: use your expertise in statistics and machine learning to analyze high dimensional medical imaging data
Make it easy to get high quality, automated, results without expert intervention. Build scalable products and reusable libraries in Python, Scala, and/or C++, taking advantage of Spark, Hadoop, and other tool stacks as appropriate
Developing computational and algorithmic approaches to understanding the neurobiological mechanism of neurodisorders
Interact cross-functionally: work with people across the team to find creative solutions and deliver them
Skilled at data visualization and presentation: The candidate will be called upon to present work at national and international research conferences
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Biomedical Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience with Agentic AI, multi-agent systems, large language models (LLMs), Computer Vision and Deep Learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, etc)
Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and data science methodologies
Proficiency in programming, with experience in Python and at least one of the following languages: Python, Java and/or R
Preferred
Experience with neuroimaging/bioinformatics studies
Experience with developing ML models, with a preference on AI trustworthy
Experience with biomedical image processing
Ability to present/visualize outputs to a multidisciplinary audience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
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