Fellow – AI for Medical Imaging (AI4MI)

The Department of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine is now accepting applications for a Fellow to work in AIMI with Dr. Mert Sabuncu. Applications submitted by May 15th, 2026, will receive full consideration.

 

As a research fellow you will be working closely with Professor Mert Sabuncu on projects related to artificial intelligence for radiology. You will be responsible for following:

 

  • Design, implement, and evaluate machine learning and AI methods for medical imaging using real-world clinical data.
  • Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences and present work at scientific meetings.
  • Pursue external funding opportunities appropriate for early-career investigators, including fellowships, foundation grants, training grants, and pilot awards.
  • Mentor and provide scientific guidance to students and trainees involved in AI for medical imaging research.
  • Participate actively in departmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including seminars, workshops, and collaborative meetings.
  • Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant academic environment.
  • Conduct research in compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical standards.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 Eligible candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Applicants should have a demonstrated research record of excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for medical imaging, including peer-reviewed publications in leading conferences (such as MICCAI and MIDL) and journals (such as MEDIA, MELBA, and IEEE TMI).

   

Application Process:

 Interested candidates should apply directly through Weill Cornell Medicine. The application should include: 

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research Statement
  • List of at least two reference letter writers

 For any questions regarding the fellowship, candidates may also contact Prof. Sabuncu via email (msabuncu@cornell.edu).

   

Commitment to Diversity

 Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We seek out individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and we work to create programs that support both our current employees and our recruitment efforts.

  

EEO Statement

 Weill Cornell Medicine welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

  

Appointment Term:

 The Cornell AI4MI Fellowship is a one year research fellow position. Academic appointments will be one year at a time.

  

Starting Date:

 Estimated role start date is July 1, 2026

  

Location of Appointment: 

Cornell Tech – Roosevelt Island, New York, NY

  

Lab and Department Websites: 

https://sabuncu.engineering.cornell.edu/

https://radiology.weill.cornell.edu/

 

Compensation and Research Support: 

Annual Salary: $74,692 - $86,535

  

Benefits:

A summary of employee benefits can be found on the WCM Human Resources website.

  

Visa Options:

Candidates applying for this position could be eligible for a J-1 Exchange visitor visa and the H-1B temporary worker visa.

  

Union Membership:

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Weill Cornell Medicine and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”), and its Local Union, Weill Cornell Medicine Postdocs United-UAW Local 4100.

 

Contact

Mert Sabuncu, Ph.D.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 1300 York Ave, Suite A-139 New York, NY 10065 Phone: