Research Intern - Interventional Radiology Research

A research intern position is available in the Department of Interventional Radiology to perform research on novel technologies in the field of interventional oncology procedures. The laboratory has a strong focus on translational and clinical research in image-guided loco-regional treatments such as thermal ablation for hepatic malignancies.


The intern will be involved in the development and evaluation of novel image-processing techniques and image-based markers to improve image-guided loco-regional treatments including pre-procedure evaluation, intra-procedure guidance and decision making, and post-procedure follow-up.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The intern will conduct research in the area of minimally invasive treatments, primarily thermal ablation, for primary and secondary malignant liver tumors. Intern's research will include novel devices, artificial intelligence, and the development and validation of novel bio markers and treatment endpoints. Trainee will be heavily involved in statistical analyses of data collected about such technologies. Trainee's analyses will include the identification of optimal treatment endpoints, estimation of diagnostic and prognostic performance of Al tools, and graphical presentation of such analysis. Intern will further observe procedures to gain a better understanding of the clinical context surrounding Intern's analyses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant should hold a Master of Science in Biostatistics, Data Science or similar field. Previous experience in cancer related research are advantageous.


POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.


This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.


It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.