Research Fellow - Neurology Artificial Intelligence

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Manipulation, Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, Github, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Machine learning techniques, Presentation skills, Python Programming

Job Description

Responsibilities

We seek a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with expertise in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Machine Learning or similar field to join the Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP). The primary focus of this position is on the development of automated tools to detect disease from speech/voice recordings, including preprocessing, training of machine learning models, and validation of predictive models. A secondary focus is on optimizing tools for remote capture using mobile devices at scale. 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, MN, and well connected to ongoing research programs within neurology.

This position offers the opportunity to translate world leading domain expertise in neurology and speech-language pathology into clinically impactful digital tools. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for advancing healthcare through the use of technology, including machine learning. Initial projects will focus on degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease. Related projects will examine other neurologic diseases like stroke, brain tumors, and auto-immune disease.

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. 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 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Qualifications

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 of more of the following is desired: Google Cloud Platform Recording, preprocessing, and manipulation of audio data
• Machine learning on audio data Collaborative development on Github.

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.