Postdoctoral Associate

Responsibilities

• Design and train vision-text transformer architectures for multimodal fusion, including RGB, thermal, intraoperative video, and EHR data
• Develop temporal and cross-attention components to model longitudinal risk trajectories
• Build robust, fairness-aware, and skin-tone-aware AI pipelines to ensure equity across the Fitzpatrick spectrum
• Partner with annotation teams using tools like Encord to shape active-learning loops and quality control
• Productionize machine learning models using PyTorch, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS/SageMaker
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals
• Ensure lab compliance with all necessary institutional and safety trainings

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong publication record in computer vision, multimodal learning, or vision-language models
• Hands-on expertise with transformer architectures (e.g., ViT, TimeSformer, CLIP, or BLIP) in PyTorch
• Demonstrated experience building explainable AI models (e.g., concept bottlenecks or attribution methods)
• Proficiency in software engineering practices including Python, Git, unit testing, and experiment tracking
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular and cellular neurobiology
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques such as immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and biochemical assays
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment including centrifuges, PCR machines, and plate readers

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs

About the Company

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is New Jersey’s academic health center. We take an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. Our faculty and scientists work at the forefront of medical innovation to transform lives through cutting-edge research and patient care.