Part Time Research Assistant - Dr. Dave Lab

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Responsibilities

Supports research and innovation activities through the development and maintenance of customized software tools for ultrasound imaging applications. Assists with ultrasound image visualization, processing, analysis, data management, and research workflows. Works under supervision and collaborates with researchers, imaging scientists, clinicians, and technical staff to translate project needs into practical software solutions. Attention to detail, accuracy, adaptability, and effective communication are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, maintains, and documents software supporting ultrasound imaging and research workflows.
• Assists with image visualization, processing, analysis, data organization, and management.
• Develops user-facing tools and interfaces for interacting with imaging data.
• Integrates imaging data, metadata, databases, and related software systems as needed.
• Works with research and clinical team members to understand requirements and develop software solutions.
• Performs software testing, debugging, version control, and documentation according to established procedures and best practices.
• Learns and applies relevant ultrasound, medical imaging, and research concepts as required by assigned projects.

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Coursework in mathematics and relevant sciences. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred. Programming experience with Python, Java, C/C++, or similar languages and knowledge of fundamental software-development concepts. Must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; and the ability to learn new technologies and work collaboratively.

Experience or coursework in scientific computing, image processing, computer vision, graphical user interfaces, databases, web technologies, or medical imaging is preferred but not required. Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Git, NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, SQL, or DICOM is beneficial.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$18.43 - $24.75/hr.; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

20

Schedule Details

Six month appointment/Standard business days and hours; Minimum 10 hours preferred, but flexible FTE

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Baird