[Imageworld] Postdoc opening in Lab for Computational Imaging and Bioinformatics at Rutgers University

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Scientist position, Laboratory of
Computational Imaging and Informatics, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

 
Position:                Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Scientist position
Organization:        Lab of Computational Imaging and Informatics, Rutgers Univ.
Location:               Piscataway, NJ
Deadline:               11-15-11



Description:

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Scientist position at the Laboratory of Computational Imaging and Informatics (http://lcib.rutgers.edu/lcib/jobs), Rutgers University in the area of Biomedical Image Analysis and especially multi-modal image registration, shape-based modeling and segmentation, and high dimensional data classification and visualization. The Laboratory for Computational Imaging and Bioinformatics (LCIB) which boats over 30 personnel (graduate students, post-docs, undergrads, research faculty) provides a unique interdisciplinary research environment with internationally recognized collaborators from Medicine, Biology, Mathematics, and Engineering. The position entails research in computer-aided diagnosis for detection of prostate and breast cancer on multi-parametric imaging and digital pathology, in collaboration with researchers from the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, NJ, Boston Medical Center, The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Buffalo Medical Center, and the University of California San Francisco. The candidate will benefit from mentorship of a diverse research and clinical team and will be exposed to cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field. The successful applicant will have solid research, interpersonal, and communication skills. Prior experience in either biomedical image analysis, computer vision, image processing and/or bioinformatics is required. The position is open immediately and the salary compensation is very competitive. For consideration, please submit your application preferably in one single PDF-document including cover letter, a full CV, a statement of research interests and career goals and the names and email addresses of three references to anantm@rci.rutgers.edu, with subject line "PDF/RSP: (your name)".  For more information please email Prof. Madabhushi (anantm@rci.rutgers.edu). New Jersey offers an outstanding  environment for research and professional opportunities for growth and collaboration, including the largest medical center in the country.

RU is an equal employment opportunity employer and smoke-free environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Anant Madabhushi
Laboratory for Computational Imaging and Informatics
599 Taylor Road,
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone:  732-445-4500 (x 6213)
Fax:    732-445-3753
Email:  anantm@rci.rutgers.edu

--  Anant Madabhushi, PhD Associate Professor Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Member, Cancer Institute of New Jersey Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiology, UMDNJ Piscataway, NJ 08854 Tel: 732-445-4500 (x 6213) Fax: 732-445-3753 E-mail: anantm@rci.rutgers.edu Admin Assist: Rhonda Breene-Simone (Tel: x 6220) URL: http://lcib.rutgers.edu/~anantm Lab URL: http://lcib.rutgers.edu/ Lab Twitter: www.twitter.com/RutgersLCIB