Research Associate

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Dept
Salary range $76,135 to $104,709
Posted date January 17, 2025
Closing date February 4, 2025
Position Type Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, or a related field.
• More than 2 years postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will enjoy working with and motivating a large core team and diverse stakeholders including physicians, surgeons, computer scientists, engineers, sonographers, nurses, patients, and administrators.
• Flexible, agile and with a positive outlook. The successful candidate will work hard to perform in a challenging, shifting, high-reward environment.

To apply, please submit the following documents in one PDF file:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Publications
• Statement of Teaching/Research Interests

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 4, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate plays a lead role in the design of experiments/procedures, data collection protocols and research/data standards in machine learning, image processing, medical imaging, and clinical research.
• Stays up to date on advancements in these and related fields and incorporates advanced techniques, procedures or protocols to conduct research.
• Oversees data collection and analysis. Conducts quality analysis and quality assurance on methodology/experimental approach/technique.
• Performs high-level administrative/managerial duties (e.g. budget monitoring, procurement, staff supervision, equipment/ technical support), in addition to research duties, in support of the Principal Investigator.
• Summarizes, analyzes and organizes data for publication. Is expected to co-author and when relevant, co-present research papers, presentations and/or other publications.
• Is involved in the planning of future research, particularly the preparation of research grant applications and contract proposals.
• Takes responsibility for the day to day maintenance and efficient operation of the lab, overseeing allocation of work space and computing resources.
• Guides technical staff, students and/or post doctoral fellows in the lab on a daily basis, according to the strategic direction of the primary investigators.
• May assist with lecture preparation and marking for graduate-level courses within the department, but formal teaching is not a large part of this role at this time.
• May be a co-applicant for research funding if stipulated in the appointment letter.
• The Research Associate II will oversee multiple research projects covering the development and validation of artificial intelligence tools applied to various imaging modalities in multiple clinical areas.
• They will liaise with the Principal Investigator, other lab members, academic collaborators and industry partners to maintain and enhance existing AI tools, help build a strong multidisciplinary team, and expand clinical studies.
• They will assist the Principal Investigator in addressing the day-to-day concerns of a group of approximately 5-10 MSc and PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
• They will oversee a complex budget currently >$600,000/year from multiple sources.