University of Southern California

Research Engineer

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or Neuroimaging required; Doctorate preferred.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning specific to biomedical imaging applications.
  • Experience with large-scale neuroimaging and genetics data.
  • Proficient in communication, evidenced by contributions to scientific conferences and presentations.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining machine learning pipelines and tools for neuroimaging.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with computational analysis of high-resolution 3D microscopy datasets.
  • Develop and test materials and prototypes for various research projects.
  • Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles to potential inventions.
  • Analyze and present data to drive experimental goals.
  • Provide thorough documentation of methods publicly on GitHub.
  • Train coworkers in methodologies related to the research projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research in neuroimaging and machine learning.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting with cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship.
  • Publishing opportunities in scientific journals and conferences.
  • Professional development through training and project involvement.
Full Job Description
The CIC is recruiting a talented full-time Research Engineer to help with various projects on the computational analysis of high resolution 3D microscopy datasets. Under the supervision of the PI, the candidate will assist with data processing, analyzing the data, applying machine learning/AI for image pipeline development, data visualization for interpretability of the models, and submit abstracts and papers to conferences and journal publications. Designs, develops, and tests materials and prototypes for research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying specific scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and projects. Analyzes and presents data as appropriate and makes decisions to further the goals of the experiment. The candidate is expected to provide thorough documentation of methods publicly on GitHub and be comfortable training coworkers in the methodologies. Required Qualifications: • Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering/Computer Science/Neuroimaging • Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning for biomedical imaging, computer vision, AI and integration of neuronal morphology methods, statistics and image analysis. • Experience working with large-scale neuroimaging and genetics data. • Proficiency in oral and written communication as determined by contributions to scientific conferences and related presentations. • Experience in designing, developing and maintaining pipelines/tools using machine learning and deep learning for neuroimaging applications. • Knowledge about data visualization and various data analytics tools and libraries. The annual base salary range for this position is $92,211.99 - $95,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in related field(s) Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Experience in a laboratory setting conducting scientific research. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Preferred Education: Doctorate Preferred Experience: 5 years Preferred Skills: Proven experience achieving results in a scientific research environment. Deep knowledge base in specific field. Minimum Education: Master's degree In Engineering Or in related field(s) Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Experience in a laboratory setting conducting scientific research. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Preferred Education: Doctorate Preferred Experience: 5 years Preferred Skills: Proven experience achieving results in a scientific research environment. Deep knowledge base in specific field. If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$151371.htmld

About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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