Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Biomedical Image Data Engineer with the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center for Label-free Imaging and Multiscale Biophotonics (CLIMB) computational and storage infrastructure, including leading the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the curation and storage of vast quantities of biomedical image data. In collaboration with CLIMB project leads, participate actively in the development and implementation of image analysis and other machine learning solutions that address a wide range of scientific problems related to label-free imaging.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and validate novel image analysis and machine learning methods that meet the needs of the CLIMB
• Establish and manage a GPU-based high-performance computing infrastructure
• Establish and manage a data storage infrastructure along with relevant computational pipelines and policies for data curation
• Establish a cloud system that will allow the center to share data, software tools and other materials with external collaborators
• Work closely with the CLIMB project leads and related personnel to automate the analysis of large-scale image data sets
• Participate in producing academic products that include journal and conference papers
• Participate in education, training and outreach programs offered by the center, including an annual summer school on biophotonics, research workshop and open house

Qualifications:

Required:

• M.S or Ph.D. degree in engineering, computer science or other quantitative discipline
• Experience with scientific computing using Python
• Experience with high-performance computing with graphics processing units (GPUs) for applications that include image processing and image analysis
• Experience with the management of large-scale data sets

Preferred:

• PhD degree with documented experience in biomedical image analysis
• Expertise in deep learning for image analysis applications
• Documented experience in managing high performance computing infrastructure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 19, 2022. Apply for this position by visiting https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2181?c=illinoisand using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the page. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Postersto view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable Unive

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Urbana, IL 61802: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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