University of Illinois Chicago · 9 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular Imaging & Artificial Intelligence
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $60K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a leading urban public research university, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for their Department of Neurosurgery. The role focuses on developing AI-based imaging analysis and predictive models in cerebrovascular disease, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient treatment planning and outcomes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and validate AI/ML and deep learning models for cerebrovascular imaging analysis and segmentation
Design computational pipelines for quantitative flow and hemodynamic assessment from multimodal imaging data
Integrate imaging features with clinical, physiological, and outcome variables to build predictive models
Analyze large retrospective and prospective cerebrovascular datasets
Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, and engineers in translational research projects
Contribute to NIH, NSF, DoD, and foundation grant applications
Lead and co-author high-impact peer-reviewed publications and national/international conference presentations
Participate in mentoring of graduate students, medical students, and research trainees
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science, Medical Physics, or a related discipline
Strong expertise in medical image analysis and segmentation
Demonstrated experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or deep learning applied to medical imaging
Proficiency in programming environments such as Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MATLAB, or similar
Experience managing and analyzing large imaging datasets
Strong scientific writing and communication skills, with a record of peer-reviewed publications
Preferred
Prior experience in neuroimaging, cerebrovascular imaging, or stroke research
Exposure to flow-based imaging or hemodynamic modeling
Experience developing clinical outcome prediction models
Familiarity with translational or clinically embedded research environments
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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