Assistant Data Scientist - Radiation Physics - Research

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant Data Scientist to contribute to software development, data analysis, and treatment-planning technologies supporting proton therapy and radiation physics programs.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop algorithms and computational infrastructure under direct supervision in Radiation Physics - Research.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.
Master's degree in a related field preferred.
Strong analytical abilities and programming aptitude are desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining proton therapy algorithms and software tools.
Support dose computations and treatment planning through software implementations.
Contribute to Monte Carlo techniques and image processing for proton therapy research.
Participate in analyses and validation of computational methods and results.
Perform other duties related to research and software development as assigned.

Skills

Programming aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Data Scientist

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Assistant Data Scientist role supports innovative computational and scientific initiatives that advance proton therapy and radiation physics programs. As an Assistant Data Scientist, you will contribute to software development, data analysis, and treatment-planning technologies that support critical cancer care and research efforts.

Within Radiation Physics - Research, the Assistant Data Scientist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain algorithms, software tools, and computational infrastructure. The Assistant Data Scientist plays an important role in supporting dose computations, treatment planning, image processing, and scientific analyses while growing technical expertise under direct supervision at UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates who demonstrate strong analytical abilities, programming aptitude, curiosity for scientific discovery, and an interest in computational applications for proton therapy and radiation physics will be well suited for this opportunity.

Salary Range (40-hour work week): Minimum $32.93/hour - Midpoint $41.11/hour - Maximum $49.28/hour

Why Us?

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Software Development

Assist in analyzing data-related problems, formalisms, algorithms, and software applications
Contribute to the development of complex proton therapy algorithms under direct supervision
Support programming activities across multiple systems and technical environments
Participate in software implementation efforts related to proton dose computations and treatment planning

Project Development

Contribute to analysis activities supporting the development of formalisms, algorithms, and software
Assist with complex applications involving dose computations
Support Monte Carlo techniques used in radiation physics applications

Participate in treatment planning studies utilizing developed computational systems
Contribute to image processing, measurements, and data analysis initiatives related to proton therapy

Infrastructure Tool Development

Develop software tools under direction to address specific operational and scientific challenges
Maintain computational infrastructure supporting treatment planning and dose computation activities
Assist with implementation of new software solutions for measurements and image processing
Support ongoing enhancements to computational systems and technical workflows

Research & Technical Support

Participate in activities related to proton therapy research and treatment planning
Support software maintenance and optimization efforts
Collaborate with technical and scientific teams to resolve computational challenges
Assist with analysis and validation of computational methods and results

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree In a related field.

Work Experience

Required: None

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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