Postdoctoral Fellow: Radiation Physics & Radiobiology

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Individual and team recognition

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Sawakuchi lab. The role focuses on radiobiology research and methods to sensitize cancer to radiation while sparing normal tissue.

Responsibilities include Monte Carlo simulations, assisting with in vitro/in vivo experiments, and authoring protocols, reports, abstracts and manuscripts. Competitive benefits are offered. Salary ranges from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations of radiation transport using TOPAS or similar codes is highly desired.
• Familiarity with radiation dosimetry and quantitative data analysis is important.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform Monte Carlo simulations to model radiation interactions and cellular damage.
• Assist with in vitro and in vivo experiments and lab procedures.
• Write experimental protocols, reports, abstracts and manuscripts; assist with grants.
• Present findings at scientific meetings and contribute to proposal development.

Skills

Monte Carlo simulations

Radiation dosimetry

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in medical physics

Ph.D. in physics

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

TOPAS

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Sawakuchi lab. The role focuses on radiobiology research and methods to sensitize cancer to radiation while sparing normal tissue.

Responsibilities include Monte Carlo simulations, assisting with in vitro/in vivo experiments, and authoring protocols, reports, abstracts and manuscripts. Competitive benefits are offered. Salary ranges from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on experience.