Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Radiation Oncology , Lab of Dr. Vinogradskiy

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join their innovative Department of Radiation Oncology. This role focuses on groundbreaking research in functional imaging and machine learning, aiming to enhance cancer treatment through predictive modeling. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and have a passion for academic and data science careers. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will have opportunities for clinical experience and mentorship, contributing to significant advancements in patient care. Join a diverse and collaborative environment dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong computational skills and interest in data science.
• Experience with clinical trials and statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on functional imaging and radiation therapy.
• Collaborate with faculty and national partners on imaging biomarkers.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Image Processing

Clinical Outcome Modeling

Computational Skills

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Physics

Tools

Eclipse

MOSAIQ

Varian Linacs

Elekta Linacs

ViewRay MRI-Linac

Job description

Job Details

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION, DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY: Thomas Jefferson University is now accepting applications for a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Radiation Oncology within the computational physics lab. The position involves research in functional imaging, image processing, machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and clinical outcome modeling prediction.

Job Description

This opportunity involves NCI-funded research on incorporating functional imaging into radiation therapy and clinical care for cancer patients. The research focuses on working with patient data from clinical trials and retrospective datasets, applying image processing, ML, DL, and clinical outcome modeling to develop early imaging biomarkers for predicting and mitigating treatment side-effects. The fellow will collaborate with Jefferson faculty, national and international partners, and investigators at the NCI Quantitative Imaging Network.

Candidates should have a PhD in Medical Physics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. The ideal candidate will be interested in academic or data science careers, possess strong computational skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. There will be opportunities for clinical experience, treatment planning, and mentorship in clinical trial design and statistical modeling, depending on the fellow's interests.

Department and Facilities

The Thomas Jefferson Medical Physics Division includes 33 physicists, a computational physicist, 7 physics residents, and 6 post-doctoral fellows. Equipment includes Varian and Elekta Linacs, a ViewRay MRI-Linac, and Elekta's brachytherapy studio. Treatment planning is mainly performed with Eclipse, and MOSAIQ is used for record and verify.

Additional Information

Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, minorities, LGBTQ individuals, disabled persons, and veterans. Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of interest to Julianne Johnson at [e-mail].

Work Details

• Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)
• Worker Sub Type: Regular
• Primary Location: 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia area, is dedicated to healthcare, education, and research, serving a diverse community with numerous programs and facilities. We are committed to equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of protected statuses.