Research Assistant - Body Imaging Research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Department of Abdominal Imaging consists of more than 70 fellowship-trained radiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to screen, diagnose, stage, and monitor patients with known or suspected malignancies using state-of-the-art imaging technology. The Research Assistant I will support innovative translational cancer research within a highly collaborative environment focused on advancing imaging science and improving patient outcomes.

UT MD Anderson is at the forefront of translational cancer research through the Pedrosa Laboratory, which develops and validates novel imaging approaches for clinical applications. The Research Assistant I will contribute to research focused on metastatic organotropism in kidney cancer and its relationship with molecular alterations and treatment response. The Research Assistant I will work alongside imaging scientists, artificial intelligence scientists, data scientists, statisticians, imaging experts, and multidisciplinary collaborators to advance precision medicine through non-invasive imaging research.

The ideal candidate will possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree or a bachelor's degree in a basic science discipline, with formal radiology training, preferably completion of a radiology residency, or significant experience in medical image annotation and segmentation for clinical trials, including RECIST assessments. Experience working independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary research teams and a strong interest in translational cancer research are highly desirable.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge cancer research that seeks to improve diagnosis, treatment selection, and patient outcomes through innovative imaging and artificial intelligence techniques. At UT MD Anderson, team members collaborate with leading experts across disciplines, gain exposure to advanced research methodologies, and support discoveries that impact cancer care worldwide while building valuable research and analytical skills.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Perform segmentation of metastases throughout the body using CT examinations of patients with metastatic kidney cancer
• Perform segmentation of metastases throughout the body using MRI examinations of patients with metastatic kidney cancer
• Apply imaging analysis techniques to support translational cancer research initiatives
• Learn and utilize new imaging analysis methodologies, including artificial intelligence-based approaches

• Coordinate research data acquisition activities for laboratory studies
• Support research data analysis activities across multidisciplinary projects
• Maintain research documentation and records to support study activities
• Assist with organization and management of research-related information and datasets

• Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing and future research projects
• Support planning and implementation of research studies
• Collaborate with imaging scientists, artificial…