POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Medical Physics - Du Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off (day one)

TRS retirement program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Radiology to advance nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and dosimetry. You will run Monte Carlo simulations, optimize PET/SPECT reconstruction, and build deep-learning pipelines while collaborating with physicists, engineers, and clinicians to translate research into clinical workflows.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering required.
• Demonstrated research experience in nuclear medicine, PET and SPECT hardware and software development, reconstruction algorithms, and deep-learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monte Carlo simulations to model radiation transport, image generation, dosimetry optimization, and therapy protocol refinement.
• Develop and optimize image reconstruction methods for PET and SPECT to improve quantitative accuracy.
• Design and implement deep-learning frameworks for automated image analysis and biomarker extraction.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, oncologists, and clinicians to translate computational tools into research and clinical workflows.
• Present findings at major conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Job description

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of faculty name Yong Du, PhD, in the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to conduct advanced research in nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and dosimetry.

1. Monte Carlo Simulation: Execute advanced Monte Carlo simulations to model radiation transport and image generation, optimize internal radiation dosimetry, and refine targeted radionuclide therapy protocols.

2. Algorithm Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and optimize cutting-edge image reconstruction methods for PET and SPECT imaging systems to enhance quantitative accuracy.

3. Deep Learning & Image Analysis: Design and implement deep-learning-based frameworks for automated image segmentation, processing, and predictive biomarker extraction.

4. Collaborative Research: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, oncologists, and clinicians to translate computational tools into active research and clinical workflows.

5. Dissemination: Present research findings at major scientific conferences and lead the preparation of high-impact peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering and possess demonstrated research experience in nuclear medicine, specifically including PET and SPECT hardware and software development, reconstruction algorithms, and deep-learning-based methodologies.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer