RTP - Research Fellow - AI and Informatics
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other
care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work
together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also
dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation
and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your
family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and
advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long,
successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights • Medical:
Multiple plan options. • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement
account for flexible coverage. • Vision: Affordable plan with
national network. • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible
expenses. • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure
your future. Responsibilities A Research Fellow opportunity is
available under the mentorship of Hao Gong, Ph.D. in the Research
Department of AI and Informatics. A Research Fellow in Engineering
in this role will apply advanced computational and engineering
skills to the development, implementation, and evaluation of AI /
ML algorithms for clinical applications. Responsibilities include
processing and analyzing imaging and multimodal clinical data,
implementing and testing of computational models, and supporting
translational research and clinical deployment within an
interdisciplinary environment. A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is
a temporary position intended to provide training and education in
research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo
Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will
demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their
training and peer-reviewed publications and should become
competitive for national research grants. Proof of English
proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research
Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by
Mayo Clinic. Qualifications The Research Fellow will lead the
development and validation of advanced AI / ML algorithms to
support diagnosis and treatment planning, work closely with
clinical collaborators to translate in-house-developed techniques
toward clinical adoption, and disseminate significant scientific
findings through conference presentations and peer-reviewed
publications. Applicants should have a strong background in
clinical image processing and analysis, generative modeling,
multi-modal learning, experimental design, and statistical
evaluation. Additional domain knowledge in clinical imaging physics
or computational biology is considered a plus. • Ph.D. degree in
Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Medical Physics, or a related
field. • Extensive expertise in developing advanced AI / ML methods
for clinical imaging tasks, such as disease classification, lesion
detection, lesion / tumor segmentation, and biomarker analysis. •
Proven, hands-on experience with generative modeling approaches
(e.g., GAN, Diffusion, or LLM). • Experience of designing or
implementing multi-modal frameworks that integrate imaging data
with other modalities (e.g., EHRs, genomics, clinical reports). •
Excellent Python programming skills are required, with proficiency
in TensorFlow / PyTorch and modern ML tools. • (Preferred)
Experience with scalable computing, such as multi-GPU training,
distributed data processing, and research-oriented MLOps. •
Excellent oral and written English communication skills, along with
a solid record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant
conferences and academic journals. • The ability to work
independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary
environment.
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