Data Scientist​/Imaging Physics - Research

Overview

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Data Scientist (Computational Scientist) to join the Surgical Data Science Program within the Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO). IDSO focuses on advancing data science and emerging medical technologies to improve clinical care and operational excellence.

• Develop advanced machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and statistical modeling techniques.
• Conduct multidimensional data analyses, including medical image, clinical, and outcomes data.
• Contribute to predictive modeling, decision-support tools, and data-driven clinical insights.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across surgery, physics, engineering, and data science.
• Support research translation into clinical workflows and operational improvement initiatives.

• Programming & Computing
  :
  Python, MATLAB, C++, CUDA, Julia, R, and/or SQL.
• Machine Learning / Deep Learning
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  Neural network design, computer vision, image analysis, applied statistics, and data modeling.
• Preferred Libraries
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  Sci Py, pandas, stats models, OpenCV, XGBoost, PyTorch, Tensor Flow, and database querying languages.
• Preferred Techniques
  :
  Regression, clustering, segmentation, time-series analysis, recommender systems, predictive analytics, Bayesian modeling, data fusion, supervised/unsupervised learning, decision trees, A/B testing, natural language processing.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or related field.
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred:
  PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Required:
  
  3 years of scientific software or industry development/analysis experience.
• Preferred:
  Master’s or PhD without required experience.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.