Machine Learning Research Scientist, ODL Brain Institute

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.

Are you interested in bringing your expertise in computer/data science/electrical engineering to study how neural networks in the brain support learning and memory?

The newly established Program for Memory Longevity (PML), led by Attila Losonczy, MD, PhD,in the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, is seeking a full-time Research Scientist. This position will support cutting-edge research on the organization of neural networks in the mammalian hippocampus with an emphasis on both the healthy brain and models of neurogenerative disease. Opportunities to co-author publications, and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team, and attend conferences.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in one of the following areas:

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Applied Mathematics
• Physics

Preferred candidates will have:

• Strong Programming skills (Python and an understanding of Object-Oriented Programming are a must)
• Experience with Linux system administration and cloud computing
• Familiarity with statistical learning, reinforcement learning, or deep learning.
• Experience in developing custom electronics, microcontroller subsystems (Arduino) or other open source hardware
• Experience creating and fine-tuning deep learning models
• Experience with Computer Vision libraries like OpenCV
• Experience with Image Segmentation Experience with Signal Processing
• Experience with Matlab Experience troubleshooting ECC errors, and multi-GPU performance issues.
• Experience troubleshooting custom electronics setups

Primary duties:

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the research program.
• Perform system administration tasks including server maintenance and backups.
• Manage data storage
• Oversee GPU computing resources for deep-learning research, from setup to maintenance.
• Develop and maintain software packages and pipeline for the analysis of functional optical imaging data (e.g. one- and two-photon calcium and voltage imaging)
• Work closely with other research software engineers to coordinate APIs and wrappers to link the optical imaging analysis suites to other synchronously monitored signals (e.g. electrophysiology or behavioral videography)
• Work closely with machine learning researchers at PML to incorporate new algorithms into the software packages
• Perform data processing, integration, and optimization.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or
  Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
  Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment

• Experience
  5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
  2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
  7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including
  3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
  9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including
  4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.