Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job no: 523727

Position type: Staff Full Time

Benefit Status: Benefited-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Electrical & Computer Eng

Salary: Anticipate salary between $50,000 and $60,000

Applications Open: Jun 13 2024

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate Position is available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. The successful applicant will conduct medical imaging research on sparse-view photon-counting CT in the Imaging and Informatics Lab and assist the immediate supervisor with writing scholarly articles and proposals. For more information, please contact Prof. Hengyong Yu hengyong_yu@uml.edu.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field


• Doctoral degree obtained from a qualified university in the field of study with good track record of research and publications


• Background of medical imaging and machine learning in algorithm development/implementation

Additional Considerations:

• Minimum number of 2 peer-reviewed journal publications in the field


• Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment


• Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experiences of algorithm development in computed tomography

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment is for one-year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, successful performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.