Postdoctoral Scientist, Slomka Lab

About the Role

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Slomka Laboratory, focusing on innovation in medical imaging. This role involves developing and implementing novel methods for the automated analysis of nuclear cardiology data and integrated motion-corrected analysis of PET/CT angiography imaging. You will work under the mentorship of Piotr Slomka, PhD, Director, Innovation in Imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and completes established research projects to support NIH project objectives under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes data from an international multi-site image registry.
• Develops and tests new image processing and software methods.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of new research techniques and protocols through scientific literature review and scientific meeting attendance.
• Presents research results at scientific meetings.
• Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals as author and co-author.
• Performs clinical validation of the study.
• Contributes to the preparation of new grant proposals/studies as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD degree in Computer Science, MD degree, or related field.
• Experience in image or signal processing, medical data processing, artificial intelligence, and/or computer vision.
• Basic system administration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills and very diligent.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Background in medical statistics and computer science (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Able to perform moderate lifting.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to read papers and online documents.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.
• Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.