Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Machine Learning for Computational Pathology, Medical Imaging, and Clinical Text Analysis

4 days ago

Vancouver, Canada UBC Faculty of Forestry Full time

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Machine Learning for Computational Pathology, Medical Imaging, and Clinical Text Analysis

Department

Bashashati Laboratory | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine (Ali Bashashati)

Posting End Date

February 28, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

July 15, 2027

The expected pay for this position is $70,000 per year + benefits.

Machine Learning for Computational Pathology, Medical Imaging, and Clinical Text

Job Summary

Organizational Status

**Responsibilities**:

- Develops deep learning models for classification, segmentation, and risk stratification using histopathology and radiology images.
- Designs NLP models, including large language models (LLMs), for analyzing pathology reports and other clinical text.
- Collaborates with clinical partners to identify and refine real-world use cases.
- Prepares manuscripts, contributes to grant proposals, and presents research findings.
- Supports and mentors junior lab members as appropriate.

Qualifications and requirements
- Ph.D in computer science, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar, obtained within the last 5 years by the time of the appointment start date.
- Outstanding publication record in top journals and conferences.
- Proven experience in design and implementation of deep learning algorithms.
- Outstanding programming skills in Python.
- Extensive experience working on one or more of the following areas: image processing, machine learning, and patient records.
- Track record of development and implementation of novel machine learning algorithms in the healthcare setting or other spaces.
- Extensive experience in utilizing machine learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
- At least 2 years of experience working with Linux computing clusters.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Effective oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How to apply

Important: Applications will only be reviewed if BOTH of the following steps are completed:

- UBC system
- Fill out this mandatory
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The expected pay for this position is $70,000 per year + benefits.

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