Research Coordinator

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Research Coordinator who will serve as data steward for radiomics (machine learning in radiology imaging) projects ongoing in Dr. Tiwari's lab. The research conducted by Tiwari lab utilizes substantial amounts of medical imaging and clinical data to build and optimize AI and machine learning models that identify computerized image-based phenotypes, and their associations with genomics and histo-pathology for disease characterization, with the aim of developing personalized diagnostic tools towards improved early diagnosis, prognosis, and response to treatment for neurological conditions and other diseases.

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for being the point person regarding data acquiring, deidentification, clinical data management, and database upkeep of an ever-growing repository of medical imaging and clinical information for a variety of diseases (e.g., brain tumors, stroke, Alzheimer's, MS, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and liver disease), as well as coordinating data-related efforts across different multi-site collaborations. Tiwari lab utilizes medical imaging datasets from a variety of sources, including from the UW Health Electronic Health Record, through data user agreements with collaborating institutions, and publicly available sources. Under the guidance of the PI and lab manager, this role will manage identifying and downloading new datasets, perform quality control and reporting on new and existing datasets, and preprocessing and annotating images to ensure high-quality data is fed into the AI and machine learning models enabling this research.

• 40% Assists with conducting experiments or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results according to established protocols
• 10% Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives
• 30% Maintains organization of research records according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Quality control of the images for AI analysis using approaches developed by the lab in detecting artifacts, image quality
• 10% Annotate regions of interest on MRI scans for AI analysis. Segment regions of interest i.e. Cancer, disease, inflammation, notable pathologies on radiographic scans for AI analysis

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
In Medical Imaging, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field by offer date.

Required
- 1-2 years of related experience in medicine/radiology/medical imaging techniques.

Preferred
- Familiarity with image scanners and scanning protocols.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning methods in research
- Familiarity with imaging data management platforms, such as Flywheel or XNAT
- Familiarity with Data Use Agreements and Electronic Health Record Searches
- High-level programming/scripting experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Professional and effective oral and written communications skills, and able to clearly relay information to faculty PI's and other researchers and prepare reports as needed.
- Effective data management and organizational skills; ability to train, work with, and elicit cooperation from team members with regards to data stewardship.
- Ability to problem-solve effectively; ability to develop and implement alternative solutions as needed.
- Ability to learn and apply new ideas, techniques, processes, policies, functions, etc. Highly motivated and a self-starter.

Monday -Friday, 7:30AM -4:30PM

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $24.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $24.00 per hour but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Amanda Joncas
ajoncas@wisc.edu
608-262-2716
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Coordinator(RE034)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

University Staff-Ongoing

309383-CP