Postdoc, Data Science AI/ML - Computer Vision - Microscopy

The Computer Vision team at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher for application of advanced AI/ML methods to microscopic images of clinical and preclinical histopathology. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, self-motivated, and creatively inclined with strong interest and extensive experience in computer vision, deep learning, and medical image analysis. The position will focus on application and refinement of J&J’s deep learning algorithm portfolio to quantitate histopathology, in addition to implementation of novel state of the art techniques. These innovative technologies improve our understanding of cellular organization and tissue structure, ultimately enhancing clinical trial efficacy and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work within a cross-functional team in a pharmaceutical environment. In addition to gaining technical exposure through the various projects the team is undertaking, you will also gain valuable insights into how robust and scalable algorithms are developed to support clinical trials, under the mentorship of experienced scientists, while contributing to initiatives aimed at improving global health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceive, design, develop, implement and validate innovative computer vision solutions addressing high-priority challenges in microscopy.

• Collaborate closely both with internal and external cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and clinicians, to advance algorithm and product development to improve project outcomes.

• Shape internal and external collaborations and define scope of research questions

• Clearly communicate complex technical methodologies and present findings to diverse audiences and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

• Extract insight from complex, unstructured microscopy images to improve drug discovery and healthcare (e.g., disease identification, patient stratification, disease insights, therapy response).

• Prepare and draft manuscripts outlining development methodologies to contribute to the scientific community.

• Ph.D. degree in a field related to deep learning, such as computer science, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science/artificial intelligence, or related engineering disciplines. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Strong publication record with the ability to effectively communicate technical work to a broad audience. Publications in conferences such as CVPR, ICLR, ICCV, ICML, MICCAI, ACL, and NEURIPS are preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated deep experience researching and applying state-of-the-art computer vision techniques (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, GANs, foundation models /self-supervision, panoptic segmentation, weakly supervised learning, few/zero-shot learning, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in classical machine learning methods such as random forests, SVMs, etc.

• Extensive experience applying, extending, and optimizing traditional image processing mathematics and methods (edge detection, thresholding, color transformations, morphological processing, etc)

• Experience with microscopy images such as histopathology, confocal, or fluorescence microscopy., * Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and participate effectively both independently and as part of multiple teams.
• Capacity to work under strict timelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and a related deep learning library (tensorflow, pytorch).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multimodal AI.
• Familiarity with drug discovery and clinical development processes.
• Experience working closely with healthcare professionals.
• Experience with meaningful disease biology in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, or infectious disease.

$79,000.00 - $127,650.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

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