Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 18 days ago
Location: Cleveland, OHIO

Date: May 22, 2024

Title: Research Associate

Department: Biomedical Engineering

School: School of Engineering

Location: Wickenden Building

Supervisor Name and Title: Shuo Li, Professor

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work on an AI in imaging project.

Working with a high degree of independence, the Research Associate will develop and publish the state-of-the-art machine learning and medical image analysis algorithms.

Working closely with the principal investigator and in collaboration with the research team, the Research Associate will coordinate and conduct all research activities in lab, managing complex research of a non-routine nature.

The research associate will monitor, and revise data collection tools and procedures as warranted and assist the principal investigator with data management and study alignment with regulatory oversight.

The research associate will communicate with clinical staff at the data collection sites, co-supervise students and research assistants as well as address problems that may occur.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Coordinate and conduct research activities in the laboratory. (56%)
  • Write and publish research papers. (34%)
  • Address key issues in data collection, and cleaning. (10%)

    • NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • CONTACTS

    Department: Daily contact with the principal investigator, co-investigators, and other research team members to collaborate on work.

    University: Regular contact with investigators conducting similar research within the university at education and research meetings to exchange information.

    External: Regular contact with medical staff at University Hospitals, and with collaborating research institutions and their research staff to exchange information.

    Students: Regular contact with graduate students and fellows who may assist with the project for supervisory purposes.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    Supervise the work of students, trainees, and research assistants in the laboratory.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    We are looking for a candidate who has:

      • a PhD (or near completion) in computer science, biomedical engineering, or a relevant areas
      • Relevant expertise in computer vision and machine learning desired
      • Demonstrated ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision
      • The ability and a willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to contribute to long-term research goals
      • A strong track record of publishing their research
      • Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
      • High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
      • A demonstrated ability to complete work in timely fashion and to write up results for publication.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Proactive, independent and self-directed in performing work with excellence.
  • Highly organized with a keen ability to develop state-of-art AI algorithms, documents and data in coordination with other team members, often across institutions.
  • Excellent social and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong project management / coordination and data management skills.
  • Highly motivated, conscientious, and willing to learn.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and to do research independently.
  • Ability to administer data collection instruments.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

    No exposure to hazardous materials. Must be able to travel between Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals clinic regularly.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    Interested applicants should submit a CV and three representative publications to [email protected]


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