Position Description
The University of Washington Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Scholar in cancer imaging within the OncoRad Lab, led by Medical Director Dr. Achille Mileto, MD.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, oncologists, data scientists, image analysts, and other faculty and research professionals across the University of Washington and its affiliated hospitals. The postdoctoral scholar will play a central role in developing a comprehensive imaging biomarker program within the OncoRad Lab, integrating advanced imaging technologies, computational analytics, and clinical oncology applications.
This position is designed to generate high-impact scientific discoveries while also establishing the infrastructure, collaborative networks, and grant-supported research foundation necessary for long-term programmatic growth. By leveraging multimodality imaging datasets, radiomics, artificial intelligence, and longitudinal clinical imaging data, the postdoctoral scholar will develop clinically meaningful imaging biomarkers aimed at improving cancer detection, tumor characterization, treatment response assessment, prognostication, and personalized treatment planning.
The position provides an opportunity for a highly motivated researcher to develop scientific independence while working closely with experienced clinical and research mentors in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
A central goal of this position is the formal development of an Imaging Biomarker Program within the OncoRad Lab at the University of Washington. This program will serve as a foundational research initiative focused on advancing quantitative imaging science in oncology and establishing scalable infrastructure for future scientific and clinical research.
Responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will possess expertise in quantitative imaging analysis, imaging biomarker development, and advanced imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and PET. They will have experience applying radiomics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other computational imaging approaches to large-scale, multimodality, and longitudinal datasets, as well as integrating imaging data with clinical, pathologic, molecular, and outcomes data. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of scholarly productivity, experience contributing to research grant applications, and a commitment to translational oncology and the clinical implementation of quantitative imaging biomarkers.
Salary and Appointment
The base salary range for this position will be $5,705 to $6,178 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
This is a full-time, 100% FTE, 12-month Postdoctoral Scholar appointment. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment for a second year contingent upon satisfactory progress, performance, and availability of funding.
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are represented by UAW Local 4121 and are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement unless an agreed exclusion criterion applies. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Required Qualifications
MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or foreign equivalent doctoral degree.
Current training in Radiology or board certification in Diagnostic Radiology, or foreign equivalent.
Demonstrated research experience in oncology imaging, quantitative imaging, imaging biomarkers, radiomics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational imaging, or a closely related translational imaging field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research and develop research projects.
Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments.
Instructions
Interested candidates should apply online through Interfolio here https://apply.interfolio.com/194646 and submit:
Curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications.
Statement of research interests and career goals.
Contact information for three professional references.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Achille Mileto, MD, Medical Director of the OncoRad Lab, at amileto@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits).
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