Post Doctoral Fellowship in Medical Image Analysis

at  McMaster University

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JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Post-doctoral Fellow to participate in a federally funded research program focused on the development of medical imaging applications and solutions based on the recent progress in AI.
The Post-doctoral Fellow will be required to apply his/her technical skills towards solving cutting-edge problems in AI for medical imaging with a goal of providing clinically relevant solutions. The Fellow will work in close collaboration with the principal investigator Dr. Saha, clinicians, and other relevant researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Following are the must-haves for this position:

• A highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. degree or close to the completion of a Ph.D. with a dissertation/thesis focussed on developing deep learning-based applications/methodologies for medical image analysis.
• Extensive experience with machine learning, computer vision, and image processing.
• Proficient in computer programming and in the implementation/adaptation/deployment of AI models.
• At least two first-authored journal publications (or accepted for publication) in moderate to high impact-factored journals or good international conferences in medical imaging/deep learning/AI.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

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The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
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• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

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