Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrical & Computer Engineering

General Summary of Position:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. The successful applicant will conduct medical image analysis using deep learning approaches in the Imaging and Informatics Lab and assist the immediate supervisor with writing scholarly articles and proposals. For more information, please contact Prof. Hengyong Yu hengyong_yu@uml.edu.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

Experience:

• Doctoral degree obtained from a qualified university in the field of study
• Good track record of research and publications

Skills:

• Strong background of medical image analysis
• Strong background of machine learning and deep learning
• Experiences in algorithm development/implementation

Additional Considerations:

• Minimum number of 2 peer-reviewed papers in the field
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment
• Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit position.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one-year with a possibility of renewal based on the productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.