Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine/Department of Ophthalmology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Lab Kalpathy-Cramer

Position #00796292 – Requisition #25763

 

 

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Nature of Work

Post-doctoral fellows will have the opportunity to work in the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. The focus will be research novel approaches and methods to apply deep learning to solve clinical problems for healthcare applications with a focus on medical imaging. Post-doctoral fellows will perform computational experiments with deep learning frameworks, analyze empirical results, submit publications, and develop machine learning tools for clinicians.

Examples of Duties Performed

Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders in the area of machine learning and computer visionSupervise graduate students and interns on relevant projectsWrite machine learning software for clinical applicationsLearn relevant technologies to efficiently develop and deploy machine learning software e.g. Git, Slurm, and Docker

 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $50,000-$70,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Doctoral degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, computational biology, or related field

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience applying deep learning techniques to applications in healthcareExperience with computer vision, image processing, and signal processing techniquesProficiency with Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlowAbility to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approachesFamiliarity with statistical analytical concepts and methodsExperience with analyzing medical imaging data such as computed tomography Experience with distributed machine learning techniques such as federated learning

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 27, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing