Full-time · On-site
Data Analyst
This is a high-impact technical role within the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine, focusing on the computational analysis of brain imaging. You will work at the cutting edge of neuroimaging, using deep learning and advanced algorithms to support research into normal and pathological brain functions. It is an ideal opportunity for a data professional to contribute to life-changing medical discoveries within an Ivy League environment.
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 23 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact technical role within the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine, focusing on the computational analysis of brain imaging. You will work at the cutting edge of neuroimaging, using deep learning and advanced algorithms to support research into normal and pathological brain functions. It is an ideal opportunity for a data professional to contribute to life-changing medical discoveries within an Ivy League environment.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and refine advanced image processing algorithms for brain research
- Manage and scale data pipelines for multi-modal imaging studies
- Perform detailed quality assurance on imaging and quantitative results
- Collaborate with investigators and clinicians to disseminate research findings
Essential
- Testing and validation of advanced image processing algorithms
- Development and extension of data processing pipelines
- Application of pipelines to multi-modal MRI and PET brain imaging datasets
- Collection and organization of quantitative and imaging results
- Rigorous quality control of data outputs
- Effective communication of findings to clinical collaborators
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience training deep learning models
- Experience deploying deep learning for image or data analysis projects
- Familiarity with neuroimaging processing techniques
- Experience in a research or academic medical setting
Key Skills
Image ProcessingMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) AnalysisPositron Emission Tomography (PET) AnalysisDeep LearningData Pipeline ManagementQuantitative AnalysisQuality ControlTechnical Communication
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive healthcare coverage
- Tuition assistance for employees and their families
- Generous retirement contribution plans
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance and family support programs
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources
- Access to a historic urban campus with cultural and recreational amenities
Next step
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