Postdoc Fellow – Machine learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Response Prediction

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Dr. Issam El Naqa’s lab seeks to hire a post-doctoral fellow to join the tremendous opportunities to do exciting research in his lab and develop a stellar career in this emerging domain. The specific project will be related to developing machine learning algorithms for cancer diagnosis and response modeling using molecular and imaging data (pan-omics) with new deep and reinforcement learning approaches. To learn more about the projects in Dr. El Naqa’s Lab, visit http://lab.moffitt.org/elnaqa/research-projects/.

Position Highlights: 
•    The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a world-class research environment, with state-of-the-art facilities and with strong collaboration with many researchers and clinicians from diverse fields. 
•    It also offers exciting opportunities that include but not limited to developing new algorithms for molecular data (genomics, transcriptomics, etc), medical image analysis (radiomics, pathomics), image-guidance and adaptation, federated machine learning, dynamic decision support, and computational modeling of treatment outcomes. 
•    Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research and wealth data for machine learning applications. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research. 
•    Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs from NIH and DoD including T32 Training Grants. 
•    You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants and pursue IP applications. 

The Ideal Candidate: 
•    Genomics, Medical image analysis and/or pattern recognition knowledge.
•    Familiarity with conventional machine and deep learning algorithms.
•    Good computing and programming skills are important for this position preferably in Python Matlab, R, or C/C++. 

Responsibilities: 
•    Develop new algorithms for deep learning with integrated genomics and imaging information for predicting and adapting decision making for diagnostic and prognostic applications in cancer.
•    Collaborate with team members on developing new tools for optimal dynamic decision support applications, manuscript writing, and generating data for grant applications. 

Credentials and Qualifications: 
•    A PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Medical Physics, Physics, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline is required. 
•    Should have at least one first Author publication.

Moffitt Postdocs are provided free employee-only Medical and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. With a move to Tampa, you may be eligible for relocation allowance per policy. Reason to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city with unique cultural attractions, low cost of living and a high quality of life. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references to Dr. Issam El Naqa (Issam.elnaqa@moffitt.org).