Research Associate I - Medical Image Analysis and AI

Research Associate I

The Surgical Planning Laboratory (SPL) at Houston Methodist Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a Research Associate I position. This role requires expertise in one or more of the following areas : medical image analysis, computer vision, computational geometry, or artificial intelligence (AI), including deep learning. SPL is a clinically oriented computer science laboratory focused on the development of advanced tools for surgical planning. Our work involves medical image segmentation, 3D model generation, surgical simulation, and predictive modeling of surgical outcomes. While we explore a wide range of computational challenges, our primary emphasis is on craniomaxillofacial surgery, where we have been pioneering computer-aided surgical simulation for nearly two decades. We are also leaders in integrating AI into clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct and lead independent research in medical image analysis, computer vision, computational geometry, or AI.
• Design and implement advanced algorithms for segmentation, 3D modeling, and surgical simulation.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and clinical teams to develop and refine surgical planning tools.
• Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at major conferences.
• Supervise junior researchers and contribute to lab operations, project planning, and grant development.

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