"Postdoctoral Fellow Artificial Medical Intelligence"

Postdoctoral Fellow - Artificial Medical Intelligence

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Ophthalmology

Job Title: Position #00840918 - Requisition #37992

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the Quantitative Translational Imaging in Medicine Lab, located within the Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence of Department of Ophthalmology in the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We focus broadly on quantitative and machine learning techniques in multiple modalities of medical imaging (e.g. fundoscopy images, OCT scans, MRI, CT, X-ray and digital pathology). We bridge the gap between machine learning research and clinical practice through fruitful connections with our clinical collaborators. Our research has potential to revolutionize treatment paradigms and transform the care of patients. If you join us, you will become an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and teamwork above all else. We are seeking a motivated, proactive person who will be able to own their projects from their conceptualization to its completion, support faculty in grant writing, and mentor data scientists, PhD students and undergraduate and graduate interns.

Main responsibilities include owning their projects from their conceptualization to its completion, support faculty in grant writing, and mentor data scientists, PhD students and undergraduate and graduate interns.

Professional Field: Artificial Medical Intelligence

Supervision Received: Jayashree Kalpathy Cramer, PhD

Supervision Exercised: None

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform independent research: own a research project from conceptualization to publication
• Assist with grant writing and ideation
• Supervise PhD students, data scientists, and interns

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is expected to work 3 days per week onsite at the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, data science, or related discipline
• Track record of publications in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, specifically in Computer Vision
• Proficiency in python and deep learning libraries (pytorch, Tensorflow)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Medical Imaging (ideally in Ophthalmology)
• Track record of publications in Medical Imaging in top tier conferences (e.g., MICCAI) and journals (e.g., Nature, Medical Image Analysis, Transactions of Medical Imaging)
• Experience with Large Language Models and Generative AI
• Experience with working with real-world EHR and imaging datasets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong team player with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively explain processes and procedures.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to various situations.
• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical and reasoning ability.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Ashley Woodhouse ashley.woodhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 15, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:
Postdoctoral 0: $62,232
Postdoctoral 1: $62,652
Postdoctoral 2: $63,120
Postdoctoral 3: $65,640
Postdoctoral 4: $67,824
Postdoctoral 5: $70,344