Digital Pathology Research FellowThe Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology (MCDP) is seeking a Digital Pathology Research Fellow to help advance the next generation of pathology practice. We are seeking an exceptional pathology-trained fellow who blends clinical expertise, enthusiasm for AI, and scientific curiosity with a desire for real-world impact.Mayo Clinic has digitized over 15 million gigapixel digital pathology slides, representing an incredible diversity of complex diseases of all types. This data is now helping to power fundamental advancements in digital pathology, including the training of class-leading pathology foundation models and task-specific models that span pathology practice. At Mayo Clinic, you will have access not only to pathology slide data, but the full spectrum of multimodal and longitudinal clinical data needed to develop personalized diagnostic or predictive AI tools. As a member of the MCDP team, you will contribute to foundational research in digital pathology and real-world translation. Your work will help to bring cutting edge innovations into clinical practice and build the foundations of the next wave of innovation in pathology.We are seeking candidates that could be successful in many environments, including top-tier academic pathology departments and leading technology companies, but who choose this work because of its potential for real and lasting impact on patients and the future of healthcare.What You'll DoAssist in the development of impactful software tools and AI: Work with AI scientists and programmers to utilize your expertise in morphologic interpretation and pathology reporting to develop, implement, and evaluate vision and multimodal transformers and task-specific pathology models.Lead ambitious research: Design and execute novel research projects in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of AI scientists, data scientists and engineers and pathologistsDrive growth and visibility: Help shape the direction and culture of MCDP as a new and expanding team. You'll play a key role in our success through your pathology expertise, publications, and strategic promotion of our work.QualificationsM.D. or D.V.M. with residency training experience in Anatomic PathologyStrong morphologic skills and understanding of pathology reporting standardsFamiliarity with deep learning technologies (e.g., CNNs, transformers)Experience with Python and ML ecosystem skills (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc).Skilled in writing and able to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly and compellingly.Self-motivated, execution-focused, and intellectually independent.Goal-oriented.Comfortable working with real-world, messy, heterogeneous healthcare data.A team player who thrives as a member of a highly functional cross-disciplinary teamPreferred ElementsB.S, M.S., and/or PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Machine Learning, Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Math, Statistics, or a related field.Formal training in Clinical Informatics, Bioinformatics, or a related fieldPrior experience with AI in healthcare settings.Prior experience with digital pathology.Exemption Status ExemptCompensation Detail $64,079 - $74,963.00/ year. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits Eligible YesSchedule Full TimeHours/Pay Period 80Schedule Details M-FInternational Assignment NoSite Description Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.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.