McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is shaping the future of patient care, disease prevention, and biomedical discovery by transforming data into innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. We are the only biomedical informatics program with advanced doctoral degrees in Texas and the largest and only free-standing informatics school in the nation.

Among other duties, the position would:

• Develop and validate deep‑learning models for medical images (CT/MRI/PET): segmentation, detection, prognostic/risk models
• Explore multimodal fusion of imaging with EHR/clinical notes, labs, and ‑omics; design interpretable models with calibrated uncertainty.
• Maintain experiment hygiene: Git/Docker, unit tests, experiment tracking (MLflow/W& B), data versioning (DVC).
• Collaborate closely with clinicians; help design IRB protocols, prospective validations, and real‑world deployment.
• Write and submit manuscripts and assist with grants; mentor students.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and validate deep‑learning models for medical images (CT/MRI/PET): segmentation, detection, prognostic/risk models
• Explore multimodal fusion of imaging with EHR/clinical notes, labs, and ‑omics; design interpretable models with calibrated uncertainty.
• Maintain experiment hygiene: Git/Docker, unit tests, experiment tracking (MLflow/W& B), data versioning (DVC).
• Collaborate closely with clinicians; help design IRB protocols, prospective validations, and real‑world deployment.
• Write and submit manuscripts and assist with grants; mentor students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.