Cardiac and multiorgan image data analyst

University of Oxford
Oxford
1 year ago
Applications closed

RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU The University of Oxford is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work on integrating and analysing large, multidimensional imaging datasets, particularly focusing on MRI data from the heart and other organs (brain, heart, liver and kidney) to advance clinical guidelines. The candidate will be involved in image analysis and the application of AI in automating some of the analysis and in interpreting the data and in developing automated pipelines for image analysis of multiorgan datasets. This project aims to harness machine learning techniques to combine and analyse complex imaging and clinical datasets to advance our understanding of cardiac and extracardiac conditions. The researcher will be involved in collaborative decision making. Oxford is world-famous for research excellence and home to some of the most talented people from across the globe. Our work helps the lives of millions, solving real-world problems through a huge network of partnerships and collaborations. The breadth and interdisciplinary nature of our research sparks imaginative and inventive insights and solutions. You will have a Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, or a related discipline, background in coding (R or python), machine learning, with a focus on medical imaging and technical ability (knowledge and experience). For the right individual, this varied and stimulating role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to our world-leading position, and the impact of our researchers on the world. Application Process

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