AI and Data Science for Integrated Diagnostics - Tenure Track - Junior Rank



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Nov 13, 2023

Close Date:

Nov 13, 2025

Description:

The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific areas of computational imaging and analysis, machine learning, and AI. Strong expertise in AI methodology and its applications in imaging are needed. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent degree in engineering or applied mathematics, or a related discipline.

Teaching responsibilities may include the development of course content; teaching and mentoring students, trainees, residents, and interns; and assisting graduate students and visiting scholars, primarily in the laboratory setting.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include image computing and analytics, machine learning, and AI, as well as applications to various clinical fields, as well as supervision of Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows. Areas of particular strength at AI2D include big-data imaging AI for cancer and clinical neuroscience.

A history of and willingness to be part of collaborative research in image computing, analytics and AI, and clinical application are essential components of the position. Experience in grant writing and prior success in obtaining grant funding would be an asset. The successful candidate will have opportunities to interact with several centers and institutes at Penn, especially the IDEAS and ASSET centers in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Institute for Bioinformatics (IBI) at the Perelman School of Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania.

Many opportunities for collaborations with clinical groups in Radiology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Psychiatry, and other departments are in place, as well as collaborations with the Divisions of Biostatistics and Informatics. Cross-departmental appointments are likely to be offered, depending on the candidate's area of expertise.

To apply for the job position, candidates must submit their application online using the link provided.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).