The Department of Surgery, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, is seeking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Postdoctoral Associate who will focus on Computer Science and Engineering for advancing AI healthcare research.

Qualifications:

1)  PhD degree (either awarded or in progress) in the computer sciences, engineering, or related fields;
2)  Proficiency in and prior experience with digital signal processing;
3)  Proficiency in and prior experience with feature extraction from time series data;
4)  Proficiency in C/C++, Python and Matlab;
5)  Proficiency or interest in gaining proficiency in Stata/Mata statistical programming.

Primary duties:  

The trainee will write software code in Python, C/C++ and Stata/Mata to:
1)  Optimize existing code for signal processing and numerical analysis of ECG, PPG, and other physiological waveforms;
2)  Convert existing Matlab and Stata code to C/C++, Python and Mata for body signal waveform analysis and personalized health risk stratification under the guidance and supervision of leading experts in the mathematical sciences, healthcare engineering and clinician-scientists.

Other responsibilities:  

The trainee will be primarily responsible for day-to-day software and computing tasks in Dr. DeMazumder’s lab. This includes following all applicable state, federal, and institutional laws and regulations; programming and maintaining functionality of the computing hardware and software infrastructure; ensuring data quality and security; training and managing junior students and staff; performing statistical analyses; presenting research results orally and in writing through conference and journal article publications; coordinating with collaborators and projects members; routinely preparing and submitting progress reports to Dr. DeMazumder and stakeholders in a timely manner; and preparing and submitting manuscripts and grant applications in a timely manner.
 

To be considered for this position, please provide a current curriculum vitae when applying through Talent Center at join.pitt.edu and search for Requisition #: 25006720