What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist II, Neuroradiology & Intervention position at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas?
Job Details
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to provide analysis and develops algorithms and software for clinical and/or basic research problems. Impacts data acquisition, management, and analysis in basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials.
Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML solutions in the radiology department, with a focus on LLMs and computer vision models.Design and oversee MLOps pipelines to ensure secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant AI implementations in both cloud and on-premise environments. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including radiologists, data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to integrate AI solutions that enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Apply expertise in medical imaging standards (DICOM, DICOMweb) and healthcare interoperability protocols to seamlessly integrate AI projects with RIS/PACS systems. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, developers, and MLOps engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Drive advancements in AI governance, compliance, and intellectual property management, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and best practices.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
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Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to provide analysis and develops algorithms and software for clinical and/or basic research problems. Impacts data acquisition, management, and analysis in basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials.
Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML solutions in the radiology department, with a focus on LLMs and computer vision models.Design and oversee MLOps pipelines to ensure secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant AI implementations in both cloud and on-premise environments. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including radiologists, data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to integrate AI solutions that enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Apply expertise in medical imaging standards (DICOM, DICOMweb) and healthcare interoperability protocols to seamlessly integrate AI projects with RIS/PACS systems. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, developers, and MLOps engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Drive advancements in AI governance, compliance, and intellectual property management, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and best practices.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Required
- Education
Master's Degree M.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field or
Bachelor's Degree B.S. with demonstrated experience in broadly defined areas of bioinformatics.
- Experience
2 years - 4 years post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development.
- Analyzes and develops formalisms, algorithms and software for applications in biomedical research.
- Develops and maintains software tools and infrastructure for resolving specific problems.
- Performs the development, testing and revision of programs in a team with diverse bioinformatics expertise.
- Advises and assists users and other personnel in analyzing, defining and resolving computational problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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