Job Posting Title:
Clinical Research Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Congenital Cardiac Care----
Hiring Department:
Department of Pediatrics----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Co-sponsored by the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (Dell Medical School at UT-Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center) and AI Institute for Foundations of Machine Learning (IFML) at UT-Austin
Purpose
To facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) by clinicians and researchers to advance the care of patients and the field of congenital heart disease (CHD).
Length: 2 years
Responsibilities
Support the design and execution of research studies that apply AI/ML techniques to answer foundational problems in congenital cardiac care under the mentorship of clinician faculty from the Heart Center and computer science researchers at the Machine Learning Laboratory
Participate in clinical, quality, and research conferences at the Heart Center
Participate in a smaller clinical research projects with Heart Center faculty (to allow fellows to gain a broader understanding of clinical research and have significant academic productivity to allow them to be competitive for residency/fellowship)
Option: Complete the Master’s of Artificial Intelligence Program at UT Austin (https://cdso.utexas.edu/msai)
Potential for limited clinical work to maintain clinical skills (contingent upon eligibility and hospital system clearance.)
Examples of types of projects:
Development of ML algorithms to predict clinical outcomes
Diagnosis and screening of diseases or complications using high-fidelity data
Use of large-language models to analyze qualitative data
Analysis and identification of patterns from complex clinical data
Creation of expected clinical trajectories based on large clinical datasets
MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent. Passion and drive to advance the care of children and adults with congenital heart disease through technology and research. Working knowledge or experience with computer science, modeling, complex statistical analysisAbility to make a 2-year commitment to the program
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
2 years of clinical experience as part of a residency program. Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer sciences, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, artificial intelligence, or related sciences. Research experience in the medical field, ideally in fields related to computer science and complex statistical analysis. Strong interest in congenital heart disease and cardiovascular health.
$75,000 + depending on qualifications
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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