Research and Development Scientist and Engineer (1 YearFixed-Term)

Stanford University, the

Personalized Integrative Medicine Laboratory in the Radiology

Department

( https : / / pimed.stanford.edu / )

and the Urologic Cancer Innovation Laboratory

( http : / / ucil.stanford.edu )

is seeking a creative, highly motivated, Research and Development

Scientist and Engineer 1 with an interest in developing platforms

that integrate and deploy multimodal machine learning methods in

clinical

applications.

The

project is focused on developing a software platform to deploy our

existing ultrasound-MRI models for prostate cancer detection in

clinical practices. The position requires managing complex

multi-modal data sets including clinical assessments, laboratory

results, radiological images and pathological findings, to develop

a user-friendly software that will encompass existing approaches

and allows for easy integration of new models. The successful

candidate will join the Department of Radiology at Stanford

University and will work with a multi-disciplinary team of

clinicians, statisticians, computer scientists, and trainees. This

position is available immediately and has a 1-year duration, with

possibility of extension based on funding availability and mutual

agreement.

Duties

include

Design

and develop specialized software and tools; coordinate detailed

phases of work related to responsibility for part of a major

project.

Develop

technical and methodological solutions to complex

engineering / scientific problems requiring independent analytical

thinking and advanced

knowledge.

Develop

creative new or improved equipment, materials, technologies,

processes, methods, or software important to the advancement of the

field.

Contribute

technical expertise, and perform basic research and development in

support of programs / projects; act as advisor / consultant in area of

specialty.

Optional :

• Contribute to portions of published articles or presentations;

prepare and write reports; draft and prepare scientific

papers.

Provide

technical directions to other research staff, engineering

associates, technicians, and / or students, as

needed.

assigned.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates

should have prior experience in software and platform development

and C++ / python / docker / UIX programming, and be familiar with

toolkits, e.g., ITK, opencv,

sklearn.

Candidate

should have prior experience with Designing User Interfaces,

including image visualization and connect platforms with docker

containers.

Candidates

with experience in radiomics, segmentation, image registration are

strongly encouraged to

apply.

Candidates

should have demonstrated ability to work independently, attention

to details, be dedicated and

self-motivated.

Collaborative

team spirit, strong communication skills, positive attitude and

adherence to highest ethical principles are necessary to be

considered.

The

candidate should have knowledge and experience in machine learning

and deep learning, visualization, platform implementation.

The preferred

candidate would also have experience with medical image processing,

and traditional signal processing

techniques.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE

(REQUIRED) : Bachelor's

degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of

education and relevant experience. Preferred candidates will have

an M.S. with relevant experience or Ph.D. in Biomedical

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics,

Computer Science or related

fields.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(REQUIRED) : Bachelor's

knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural

sciences.

Demonstrated

project management

experience.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

Frequently

grasp lightly / fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks,

lift / carry / push / pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Occasionally

stand / walk, sit, twist / bend / stoop / squat, grasp

forcefully.

Rarely

kneel / crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach / work above

shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort / file paperwork or

parts, operate foot and / or hand controls, lift / carry / push / pull

objects that weigh >

40

pounds.

will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a

disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential

functions of his or her

job.

WORKING

CONDITIONS : May

be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or

electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise >

80dB TWA,

Allergens / Biohazards / Chemicals / Asbestos, confined spaces, working

at heights of 10 feet, temperature extremes, heavy metals, unusual

work hours or routine overtime and / or inclement

weather.

May require

travel.

WORK

STANDARDS : Interpersonal

Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford

colleagues and clients and with external

organizations.

Promote

Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal

uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons

learned.

Subject to

and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and

procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and

other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

http : / / adminguide.stanford.edu .

The

expected pay range for this position is $127,211 to $154,222 per

annum.

Stanford

University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate

of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on

factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities

of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,

departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic

location and external market pay for comparable

jobs.

At

Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the

comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website

( https : / / cardinalatwork.stanford.edu / benefits-rewards )

provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of

benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the

rewards package for this position may be discussed during the

hiring

process.

Consistent

with its obligations under the law, the University will provide

reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with

disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for

any part of the application or hiring process should contact

Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a

contact

form .

Stanford

is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran

status, or any other characteristic protected by

law.

The

job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by

positions in this job classification and are not designed to

contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all

duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and

responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs

without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level

of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as

assigned.