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).