Research Data Specialist, Imaging, Department of Radiology

Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best‑in‑class health care professionals and developing cutting‑edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Radiology is a top‑tier department with world‑renowned faculty and staff. A full‑time Research Associate staff position is available in the Department of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The Research Associate supports imaging and clinical research by developing and maintaining data pipelines, databases, and analytic workflows; building lightweight dashboards; and collaborating with investigators and coordinators across studies. This role blends hands‑on scripting (Python/SQL), REDCap configuration, and basic cloud/dev practices (Git, containers) with exposure to medical imaging data and multidisciplinary teamwork in radiology. Essential Functions Build and maintain research data pipelines for imaging studies, including data backups, preprocessing, feature extraction, quality control, and basic statistical analysis. Develop custom Python scripts and tools using scientific computing libraries. Design, query, and optimize MySQL/SQL databases. Configure and customize REDCap projects and reports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical support. Develop dashboards. Work with medical imaging data following SOPs. Use Git, Docker, and cloud tools to document and share work. Support study documentation, DSMB reporting, manuscripts, and presentations. Perform related duties based on departmental need. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer/Data Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred. 2–5 years of relevant experience in medical, academic, or healthcare informatics environments. Proficiency in Python, SQL/MySQL, and REDCap. Familiarity with Git, Docker, and medical imaging workflows. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field. Required Experience In‑depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. Additional Qualifications Considered Experience with advanced medical imaging analyses. Experience running jobs on computational clusters or cloud platforms. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills across technical and clinical domains. Knowledge of neuroradiology and stroke imaging. Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated success in publishing peer‑reviewed research. Experience with imaging dashboards or data visualization. Exposure to AI/ML methods for imaging analysis. Experience with APIs/SDKs. Contributions to manuscripts or conference presentations. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting – Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often Hearing, listening – Often Talking – Often Standing – Often Walking – Often Bending – Often Stooping – Often Kneeling, squatting – Seldom Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Compensation And Benefits UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. UC offers retirement plans (OPERS, STRS or ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary. Work‑life balance: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents. Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription). Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs. Professional development & mentorship opportunities. Additional Benefits Include Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription). Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs. Professional development & mentorship opportunities. UC is an E‑Verify Employer UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Equal Opportunity Employer Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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