As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will be working on Machine Learning in Medicine in the Intelligent Medical Systems Laboratory (https://imeds.ai) led by Prof. Aleksei Tiulpin.
Upon successful appointment, you will become a part of the Department of Radiology, and your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Develop and pursue a research program in artificial intelligence in medicine, with an emphasis on clinically relevant and translational applications related to disease prevention and prevention of treatment complications.
- Develop new methods at the intersection of medical imaging, large language models, and statistics.
- 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:
- A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.
- At least three first author publications in Machine Learning and Computer Vision venues, such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, TMLR, IEEE TPAMI and / or Medical AI venues, such as MICCAI, MIDL, MEDIA, MELBA, and IEEE TMI, IEEE JBHI.
- Desire to translate machine learning research into meaningful applications that positively impact lives of thousands of people.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum qualifications
- Experience in at least of the following methodological areas: vision language models, alignment, implicit neural representations, image segmentation, longitudinal disease phenotyping.
- Track record of mentoring students and track record of obtaining individual fellowships.
- Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration
Application Process:
The applicants need to apply via email to alt4026@med.cornell.edu.
The complete application package needs to include:
- A CV (1 page) with a list of publications (no limit)
- A research statement describing your research interests (1 page)
- Names and emails of two references that will be contacted separately in case the candidate is invited for an interview.
Complete applications delivered by April 10th 2026 will receive a full consideration.
The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
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:
This is a two-year position. Academic appointments are made 1 year at the time.
Starting Date:
Estimated starting date is August 1st 2026, or later, upon agreement.
Location of Appointment:
Manhattan, New York City
Lab and Department Websites:
Intelligent Medical Systems Lab: https://imeds.ai/
Department of Radiology: https://radiology.weill.cornell.edu/
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
- Radiology