The Medical Simulation and Computer-Assisted Intervention Laboratory at Old Dominion University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop next-generation generative AI models for anatomically accurate bone fracture simulation as part of a multidisciplinary translational research program involving Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Sonogen Medical. The project is supported through a Virginia Catalyst collaborative award focused on AI-enabled orthopedic technologies and digital twin development.
Project Overview
The successful candidate will lead the development of fracture-aware generative anatomical models capable of producing high-fidelity 3D representations of healthy and fractured skeletal anatomy. These models will support AI algorithm development, digital twins, biomechanical simulation, medical device validation, and future clinical translation.
The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of:
Research Responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will execute a one-year research program consisting of four major phases.
Months 1–3: Foundation and Baseline Models
Months 4–6: Fracture-Aware Generation
Months 7–9: High-Resolution Modeling and Validation
Months 10–12: Generalization and Software Release
These activities align with the ODU milestones in the Virginia Catalyst project, including foundation generative models, fracture-aware generation, high-resolution validation, and refinement/generalization.
Opportunities
The successful candidate will have opportunities to
Appointment
Literature review, including finding relevant open-source software Designing architecture of image analysis system Implementing and training image analysis system Validation of system. Publishing on innovations.
Education and/or training:
Level and type of experience
Required
Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Preferred
Experience in one or more of:
Candidates with publications at MICCAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI, RSNA, or similar venues are especially encouraged to apply.
Other: Excellent oral and written communication.
Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of the structure of cardiac muscle and its components, experience in biochemistry or biophysical approaches to muscle proteins; and/or experience in cryo-EM, RELION, Cryo-SPARC, PHENIX, Chimera
Other: knowledge of modeling and MDS is a plus
This position is being filled through the Research Foundation, which is a separate entity from Old Dominion University (ODU). While we work in support of ODU, the Research Foundation operates independently and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
To apply: click Job Browsing; and follow the link for position #26-045. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug-Free Workplace). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, and promotion — are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Affirmative action efforts are conducted consistent with applicable laws to promote equal opportunity in employment and advancement.
As part of our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws, the Research Foundation includes a good-faith salary range in all job postings. These ranges represent the expected hiring range for the position, not the full compensation band.
Final salary offers may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and budget availability. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00
