Post Doc - AI and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Research Fellow

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Position Highlights:

• Position: Post Doc - AI and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Research Fellow
• Salary Range: $61,008-$74,008. Salary is determined by the NIH based on the candidate's experience.
• Location: Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute, Glenview, IL / Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary:
Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute is seeking a research fellow for a two-year program focused on advanced cardiac imaging and artificial intelligence-based research. This fellowship provides hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with applications in cardiac imaging. Fellows will collaborate with leading Cardiology and Radiology experts and gain exposure to cutting-edge imaging technologies and AI-driven clinical research.

What you will do:

• Develop expertise in AI applications for cardiac imaging, including machine learning, supervised learning, and deep learning.
• Complete AI-related coursework and certification through partnerships with MIT Sloan and the University of Chicago.
• Gain knowledge of cardiac CT and MRI physics through mentorship and structured didactic sessions.
• Work closely with imaging mentors on AI-driven research projects in cardiac MRI, CT, and echocardiography.
• Assist in developing and validating new MRI sequences and AI tools for cardiac imaging.
• Conduct clinical research studies to evaluate AI-enhanced imaging techniques, leading to high-impact journal publications.
• Collaborate with structural heart teams to integrate AI for predicting outcomes in TAVR, M-TEER, and T-TEER procedures.
• Utilize 3D printing technology and Endeavor Health Simulation Lab to model structural heart procedures and devices.
• Develop and validate AI models using clinical cardiac imaging datasets.
• Implement supervised learning models for lesion detection and segmentation.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.
• Address ethical considerations in AI applications, ensuring responsible use in clinical practice.
• Collaborate with existing Endeavor Health training programs in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, and Cardiac Amyloidosis
• Opportunities to participate in didactic lecture series in area(s) of research interest

What you will need:

• Education: Doctoral degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) in Cardiology, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Background in clinical research, imaging physics, or machine learning preferred. Experience with data analysis and manuscript preparation

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. With over 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians, our network includes eight Magnet-recognized hospitals-Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie, and Swedish (Chicago)-as well as 300+ ambulatory locations and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.

At Endeavor Health, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a compassionate and respectful work environment for all. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

For more information, visit: https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers.

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