Debnath Lab Research Assistant I

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood-Health Sciences Campus invites applications for a Research Assistant I to support the Debnath Lab's radiation detector research and medical physics projects. This is a full-time, mentored position under the PI.

The role involves designing, fabricating, and testing detectors, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating on reports and presentations. A Bachelor's in Physics or related field is required; in-person work at the Health Sciences Campus.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of physics, radiation interactions, instrumentation, or experimental measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data acquisition, signal processing, or experimental data analysis is desirable.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar scientific computing tools is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to experimental accuracy and documentation.
• Ability to work independently after appropriate training and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, fabrication, assembly, and experimental characterization of radiation detectors, including scintillation-based and fiber-optic detection systems.
• Support laboratory experiments involving radiation measurements, detector calibration, signal acquisition, and performance evaluation for medical physics and radiation therapy applications.
• Collect, process, analyze, and document experimental data using appropriate laboratory instruments and computational tools.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, experimental setup, research documentation, and compliance with applicable laboratory and radiation safety procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in research activities, including preparation of technical reports, scientific presentations, and manuscripts.

Skills

Physics basics

Radiation interactions

Instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

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Debnath Lab Research Assistant I

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Position Details

Job Title RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number 8151051
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Location Code RADIATION ONCOLOGY (06720A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

The Debnath lab works on developing technologies for addressing key challenges presented by radiation therapy for cancer treatment. This research aims to achieve a paradigm shift in modern radiation therapy, ensuring quality treatment, improving the understanding of the effects of ionizing radiation on tissues, and pioneering high-resolution medical imaging technologies, thereby contributing to the advancement of early-stage cancer treatment.

The Research Assistant I in the Debnath Lab participates in full-time, mentored research under the direction of the principal investigator.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, fabrication, assembly, and experimental characterization of radiation detectors, including scintillation-based and fiber-optic detection systems.
• Support laboratory experiments involving radiation measurements, detector calibration, signal acquisition, and performance evaluation for medical physics and radiation therapy applications.
• Collect, process, analyze, and document experimental data using appropriate laboratory instruments and computational tools.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, experimental setup, research documentation, and compliance with applicable laboratory and radiation safety procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in research activities, including preparation of technical reports, scientific presentations, and manuscripts.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Experience Required: None
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of physics, radiation interactions, instrumentation, electronics, or experimental measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data acquisition, signal processing, or experimental data analysis is desirable.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB , LabVIEW, or similar scientific computing tools is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to experimental accuracy and documentation.
• Ability to work independently after appropriate training and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Previous research laboratory experience, particularly in radiation detection, optics, medical physics, or related areas, is preferred but not required.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline), Medical Physics, or a closely related scientific or technical field; or equivalent training acquired through education or relevant work experience, consistent with university requirements.

Computer Skills Microsoft Office software proficiency is required, and willingness to learn research based software.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 10/27/2026 Close Date Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $18.00/hr Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.00/hr Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

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