Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Proton Radiation

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,385; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance proton radiation therapy, working on treatment planning, adaptive delivery, and patient immobilization for a next-generation gantry-less facility.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, you will design and perform independent experiments and contribute to publications, helping push precision radiation oncology to new heights.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in radiation treatment planning, advanced data analysis and proton radiation therapy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research, develops, designs, executes and interprets research experiments.
• Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.
• Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Skills

Strong research design

Analytical skills

Database statistics

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Proton Radiation

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview

Join Dana-Farber as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and help shape the future of proton radiation therapy. This role offers the opportunity to advance innovative approaches in treatment planning, adaptive treatment delivery, and patient immobilization, with direct application to a next-generation gantry-less proton therapy facility now being built.

You’ll contribute to groundbreaking work in upright-position treatment and simulation, supporting technology that could redefine how proton therapy is delivered and expand what is possible in precision radiation oncology. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to make a meaningful impact in a highly innovative and evolving area of cancer treatment.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Fellow independently carries out and designs highly sophisticated and independent experiments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, develops, designs, executes and interprets research experiments.
• Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.
• Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in radiation treatment planning, advanced data analysis and proton radiation therapy is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong research design and analytical skills.
• Strong database statistical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of field of research.
• Excellent time management/organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00