MD Anderson Cancer Center · 15 hours ago
Research Scientist - Imaging Physics / Research
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist specializing in Machine Learning for Imaging Physics to develop, implement, and validate advanced computational methods for cancer research. This role focuses on leveraging imaging data and high-dimensional biomedical datasets to advance clinical and translational research.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and optimize cutting edge machine learning algorithms for biomedical and cancer imaging research
Apply supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning methods, as well as deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, transformers)
Utilize explainable AI (XAI), model interpretability, and bias mitigation frameworks in clinical decision support applications
Work with programming languages and ML tools including Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit learn, and related frameworks
Build scalable, reproducible ML pipelines and research software tools in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)
Write clean, well documented, and collaborative code supporting long-term research goals
Manage, analyze, and integrate large, high dimensional datasets including imaging, genomic, and proteomic data
Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, dimensionality reduction, and multi omics data integration
Perform statistical analyses and use bioinformatics methods to extract insights from complex datasets
Lead or contribute to innovative research projects resulting in publications, conference presentations, and/or intellectual property
Identify and incorporate emerging machine learning trends into ongoing and future research
Demonstrate strong analytical reasoning and creative problem solving in designing research solutions
Work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team of biologists, clinicians, physicists, and data scientists
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders
Mentor graduate students, postdocs, and junior scientists in machine learning and computation
Assist with project planning, documentation, and research related administrative tasks
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree Natural sciences or related field
4 years Experimental or scientific work
2 years Experimental or scientific work with medical degree
No experience required with PhD
Preferred
PhD Natural sciences
Medical Degree
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs
Tuition assistance & educational opportunities
Recognition programs for individual and team achievements
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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