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Mayo Clinic Research Fellow - Neurology AI - Gait & Motion in Rochester, Minnesota
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
We seek a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with expertise in detecting disease using gait/motion analysis, balance, and eye tracking data using machine learning to join the Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP). The primary focus of this position will be diagnosing neurological disease through our growing database of patient-generated data, specifically quantitative gait and balance measures. This includes working on aspects such as preprocessing data, training machine learning models, clinical validation studies, and scientific dissemination via publication and code sharing. Prior experience in gait and motion analysis, and/or time series analyses is preferred.
NAIP is a growing group of clinician-investigators, data scientists, and software engineers building AI tools to be used in clinical care and patient centered research. We are embedded within the clinical practice at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and well connected to ongoing research programs within neurology. This role presents an exciting opportunity to apply leading expertise in gait/motion analysis and eye tracking towards developing impactful digital tools for clinical use. It is ideal for someone who is passionate about advancing healthcare through technology, including machine learning. Individuals with experience in gait and motion analysis, machine learning or signal processing are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Machine Learning, or similar field.
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python)
Track record of publications and conference presentations
Experience in one or more of the following is desired:
Google Cloud Platform
Statistical Analysis
Recording, preprocessing, and manipulation of gait/motion capture/accelerometer data
Machine learning on gait/motion capture/accelerometer data
Collaborative development on GitHub
The successful candidate will be appointed at the Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level, commensurate with experience. Research and Senior Research Fellow positions at Mayo Clinic are temporary positions intended to provide training and education in research. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Research Fellows or Senior Research Fellows sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
The following is required for completeness of application:
Current curriculum vitae with bibliography
Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's Registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.
Please also be prepared to provide three letters of recommendation to the hiring PI before an interview.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Weekdays 8:00am-5:00pm
Weekend Schedule
No weekends required.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Janell Mader
Equal opportunity
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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