Job Abstract

Who we are 

The ENMED program, founded in 2019, is a collaboration between Texas A&M’s School of Engineering Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital established to transform health care through the development and training of physicianeers, the development of medical technologies, and translational research.  The ENMED physicianeer is a new kind of problem-solving doctor uniquely qualified to address some of health care’s greatest challenges. These graduates receive a medical doctorate and Master of Engineering degree focused on the design and implementation of medical technologies in the same four years through a revolutionary integrated curriculum.

What we want

The clinical informatics analyst will focus on two vital areas:  Technology development – both from an acquisition and post-processing point of view – of MR imaging methodologies, particularly in identifying pre-clinical atherosclerotic disease with an overarching goal to help end heart attacks and strokes.  The analyst’s work will be guided by input from imaging scientists and clinical stakeholders.  To design and build tools for data analysis based on machine learning/artificial intelligence for image analysis and feature extraction.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s qualifications.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering.
• Five years of related experience in a medical/clinical/healthcare setting including experience in two or more of the following: EHR systems, medical billing systems, ancillary clinical systems, document management systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.  Key skill sets include knowledge of signal and image processing techniques; Expertise in physical/numerical modeling tools such as COMSOL, MATLAB, and implementation of machine learning methods using standard toolkits.

• Good writing skills; Publication track records.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.Sc. in physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of MR physics and previous experience with pulse sequence programming – particularly on the Siemens platform - is highly desired. 
• The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills and should be able to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Technology Development - Developing MR imaging methodologies – acquisition and post-processing methods – to improve the non-invasive, pre-clinical detection of atherosclerotic disease with an overarching goal to help end heart attacks and strokes.  The candidate will work in close collaboration with and at the direction of imaging scientists and the clinical team to develop, test, and validate the imaging methods.

• Data Analysis - Collects, compiles, and analyzes data. Documents and interprets results of experiments and report to the Principal Investigator. Assist the Pl with the preparation and presentation of completed analysis. Prepare data from charts, figures, and manuscripts for papers, meetings, publication, and journals. Preparation of slides for presentation at scientific conferences and meetings. Use applicable software to create database, perform statistical analysis, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by supervisor. 

• General Laboratory Operation - Operate all the instrumentation needed for projects and compiling data; makes and records observations and measurements. Coordinates with Principal Investigator to write and present scientific papers, grant proposals, and manuscripts for publication. Participate in joint projects involving faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and technicians. 

• Meetings - Participate in weekly lab meetings with the center and other departments. Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Other Requirements and Factors:

This position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy; and further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.  The clinical information analyst will be responsible for ensuring that the databases built and used for research purposes are HIPAA compliant and comply with current regulatory requirements.