Project Scientist - Smidt Heart Institute (Chugh Lab)
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!The Smidt Heart Institute
reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and
research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of
care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to
Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac
surgeons and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of
heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to
advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From
genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array
of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand
at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving
patient outcomes.Join our team and use your skills with an
organization known nationally for excellence in research!JOB
SUMMARY: You will work independently and in collaboration with the
Principal Investigator to make significant and creative
contributions to a research or creative project in any academic
subject area. You may be an ongoing member of a research team or
may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute
high-level skills to a specific research or creative program.
Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent
research or to develop an independent research reputation and do
not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project
Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as
well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with
supervision by a member of the Professorial Series. CRUCIAL JOB
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- May assist in preparation of grant
proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not
responsible for generating grant funds.- May serve as PI for
certain grants as approved by supervising member of the
Professorial Series.- May participate in publications and
presentations as author or co-author. - May develop, adapt and
implement new research techniques and protocols. - Assists in lab
experiments. - Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
- May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research
Fellows.- Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.-
Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a
portion of their time to developing an independent range of
research.Department Specifics: Project Scientist, Center for
Cardiac Arrest Prevention (CCAP), Smidt Heart InstituteThe ability
of deep learning and machine learning to predict human disease
events from patient data is an area of active interest and
exploration. Our team in the CCAP at Cedars-Sinai includes
physician-scientists, data scientists, computer scientists,
biostatisticians and bioinformaticians passionate about high impact
cardiovascular clinical research in the field of sudden cardiac
arrest, by leveraging cutting edge machine learning techniques.
This position is a meaningful role for a motivated individual with
background in scientific computing, data management, and operating
systems to implement machine learning algorithms within the
healthcare system. As an application specialist, you lead and
manage data workflows between imaging (PACS) systems, machine
learning pipelines, and clinician interfaces through integration
with third-party APIs and development of clinician user interfaces.
Desired skills include proficiency with Python, OpenCV, Pydicom,
SciPy, and PyTorch. Crucial tasks for this role will include
crafting pipelines for data collection, clinical data abstraction,
processing data, maintaining record systems, and debugging deep
learning training pipelines. Additional responsibilities include
the opportunity to participate in making strategic data-related
decisions by analyzing and manipulating data and building models to
assist in the clinical and operational setting, create balanced
data science infrastructure and adhere to data analysis/machine
learning best practices, and test the adaptability of machine
learning models.--- Work independently with supervision and
consultation with Principal Investigators and other members of the
research group--- Leads and analyzes data for research studies ---
Processes clinical data using a range of computer applications and
database systems to support cleaning and management of subject or
patient data.--- Crafts pipelines for data collection and
analysis.--- Analysis of research data using PyTorch, Scipy, and
applicable analysis applications and packages--- Maintains the
accuracy, integrity and security of sophisticated, large
computerized records systems.--- Participate in publications and
presentations as an author. --- Designs and performs experiments
with colleagues and collaborators--- Participates in required
training and education programs regarding protecting patient data,
best practices with research integrity and applicable laws.---
Understands regulations, policies, protocols and procedures to
control and maintain accurate records. Educational Requirements:PhD
in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math,
Economics, Statistics, or equivalentExperience:- Crucial skills
include proficiency using Python, R, and SQL- Proficiency with
relevant machine learning packages including PyTorch, Tensorflow,
and Scipy. - Familiarity in Unix/Linux environments including
command line and SSH- Experience analyzing large sized,
high-dimensional datasets would be highly valued- Knowledge of PI's
area of research specialization. - Demonstrated technical
proficiency in a variety of research techniques and
protocols.Physical Demands: - Able to perform moderate lifting. -
Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. - Able
to read papers and online documents. - Able to operate standard
office equipment. - Able to exercise physical ability and
perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job
functions. Working Title: Project Scientist - Smidt Heart Institute
(Chugh Lab)Department: Heart Institute OperationsBusiness Entity:
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category: Academic/ResearchJob
Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical TrialsPosition Type:
Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase
Pay:$66,600.00 - $133,100.00
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