Description

Position Description
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children's hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Data Scientist Research Fellow to build a state-of-the-art machine learning digestive diseases analytical platform. The field of gastroenterology lends itself to computer vision, thus experience and knowledge of computer vision, deep learning is highly desirable. The position will report directly to Dr Dhaliwal (Assistant Professor in the Gastroenterology division, and secondary appointments in the division of Biomedical Informatics and Anderson Center for Health System Excellence) and will interact and collaborate closely with the biomedical informatics division. Familiarity with digital pathology experience will be highly advantageous. The candidate must be comfortable working as part of a team, and requires effective communication with colleagues of various backgrounds, skill sets, and educational experience. The multi-disciplinary nature of the program affords great opportunity for a candidate's growth and development.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:
??? Apply state-of-the-art machine learning methods to clinical and molecular data
??? Contribute to cutting-edge findings in biology and health
??? Develop data processing and reporting pipelines to manage and maintain data quality and provenance
??? Work in a casual work environment where learning and development are keys to success

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a premier pediatric research institution with over 900 diverse and productive faculty members. Here, researchers work collaboratively across specialties and divisions to address some of the biggest challenges we face today in improving child health. A strong network of research support services and facilities, along with institutional commitment to research, push our team of faculty, postdocs and support staff to explore the boundaries of what is possible, leading to significant breakthroughs. We are driven by our mission to improve child health and transform the delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education and innovation.

Post-doctoral research fellows at Cincinnati Children's are valued for their unique interests and strengths, and are supported by our institution's strong programming for post-docs through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development. Mentoring, support for international students and an emphasis on crafting high-quality grant proposals are only a few of the features that set our program apart. Cincinnati Children's is a respected part of the broader, and very vibrant, Cincinnati community. With a thriving arts scene, numerous festivals celebrating music and food, a passionate fan following for our college and professional sports teams, and a variety of opportunities for outdoor activities, our region is truly a great place to work and live.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

???Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree

Preferred:
??? PhD degree in biostatistics or computer sciences or related field AND 3 years' related experience
??? Experience and knowledge of computer vision will be essential
??? Familiarity with statistical analysis of complex data including clinical data would be advantageous (insurance claims and/or electronic health records)
??? Proficiency in R and python is essential
??? Understanding and experience with basic (e.g. random forest, SVMs) and advanced (e.g. deep learning, stochastic processes) machine learning methods is an asset
??? Knowledge of biology is strongly encouraged
??? Proficiency in Linux/Unix
??? Ability to function independently, yet collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team is required
??? Ability to manage competing demands and deadlines with minimal supervision
??? Excellent oral and written communication skills