Post-doctoral Research Fellow 100% GRANT FUNDED

The Mathematical Imaging and Visual computing group, part of the Institute for Health Equity Research (IHER) and the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (CAST), is recruiting a qualified post-doctoral fellow to perform research in the areas of biomedical image analysis and machine learning. The successful candidate must have background in image processing/analysis, machine/deep learning, and data science. The post-doctoral researcher will work on deep learning techniques for image segmentation, image registration, and prediction modeling.

Essential Functions

The following are the functions essential to performing this job.

1. Develops, executes, and validates image analysis and machine learning algorithms

2. Prepares manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and conferences

3. Performs literature studies and writes technical reports

4. Organizes and attends research group and sub-group meetings

Other Functions

Individual in this job may be assigned one or more of the following tasks on a rotating or as-needed basis,

1. Oversees image analysis projects and works with other lab members

2. Presents lab’s research work regional, national, and international scientific meetings and conferences

3. Attends workshops/seminars on biomedical and biological image analysis and machine learning

4. Attends workshops/seminars on data analytics and health informatics

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation, or using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. PhD in Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Engineering, or related areas

2. Good analytical and quantitative skills

3. Demonstrated experience in tissue identification, quantification and classification using biomedical or biological imaging data

4. Knowledge of Matlab, Python, C++, and programming IDEs

5. Works well as part of a multi-culturally diverse team

1. Education: PhD (required) in Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Engineering, or related areas

2. Publications in refereed journals and conferences

3. Other preferences: familiarity with medical imaging database management and/or web-based application development

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates ability to manage day-to-day operations of the project per directives of PI

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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