Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Physics - Research in MDA-On-Site, United States
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Radiation Physics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA under the direction of Dr. Jinzong Yang. The position is responsible for developing AI-based deformable registration algorithms for reliable measurement of CT perfusion parameters for lung and liver tumors with respiratory motion during image acquisition in clinical practice. This project will include image data curation, algorithm development, and data analysis using computational tools. This position will collaborate closely with medical physicists and radiologists to understand the clinical routine of CT perfusion image acquisition and address special technical hurdles in CT perfusion measurement. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to present relevant scientific findings at project meetings, national and international conferences, and via publication in top-tier scientific journals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The potential candidate is expected to learn:
1) CT perfusion image acquisition and measurement;
2) deep learning deformable registration model training and validation;
3) deep learning image segmentation model training and validation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated experience in medical image analysis, data science, deep learning, machine learning, and proficiency in Python or MATLAB programming languages.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.
MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTOR
This position reports to Jinzhong Yang, Ph.D., in Radiation Physics Department, and Chaan Ng, M.D., in Abdominal Imaging Department.