Postdoctoral Research Associate-BRIC

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate-BRIC
Vacancy ID PDS003165
Department Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr - 426001
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
If part-time, hours per week
FTE 1.0
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 07/28/2021
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Positions in Artificial Intelligence for Radiation Oncology
 
Multiple postdoctoral positions in artificial intelligence for radiation oncology are available in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill).
 
The research will focus on developing and validating learning-based segmentation methods for multimodal pelvic images for radiation treatment. Another research focus is on the automatic detection and prediction of brain tumors based on MR images.  The successful candidates will be part of a multidisciplinary group including computer scientists, medical physicists, biostatisticians, and radiation oncologists.  The new research will build upon the group’s previous work on medical image analysis using artificial intelligence.
UNC-Chapel Hill is one of the top public universities in the US. The cancer center and BRIC have a national reputation in cutting-edge research, clinical care, and training next-generation professionals. Chapel Hill, NC, routinely ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live and raise a family in the United States.
Educational Requirements
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics and/or Biological Sciences.  
Qualifications and Experience
Preferred emphasis on deep learning, image analysis and big data.  Experience in medical image segmentation, registration, and optimization for radiation therapy is highly desirable.  Proficiency in programming (good command of LINUX, C and C++, and Python) is required. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Special Physical and Mental Requirements

Department Contact Name and Title Ann Sherman, Executive Assistant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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