POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Medical Physics - Du Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan — day one

Preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off — day one

TRS retirement benefits

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center offers a postdoctoral training opportunity in the Department of Radiology to advance nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and dosimetry. The role involves Monte Carlo simulations, algorithm optimization for PET/SPECT, and deep-learning–driven image analysis.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to high-quality research publications, and present findings at major conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or Engineering is required.
• Demonstrated research in nuclear medicine including PET/SPECT hardware and software development.
• Experience with reconstruction algorithms and deep-learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Monte Carlo simulations to model radiation transport and image generation.
• Develop, evaluate and optimize image reconstruction methods for PET/SPECT to improve quantitative accuracy.
• Design and implement deep-learning-based frameworks for automated image analysis and biomarker extraction.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, oncologists, and clinicians to translate tools into research and clinical workflows.
• Disseminate findings at conferences and prepare high-impact peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Deep learning

Nuclear medicine

Image reconstruction

Monte Carlo simulations

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

PET hardware

SPECT hardware

Reconstruction software

Monte Carlo tools

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.

Interested individuals must upload a CV, cover letter, and a list of three references.

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.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!