Research Assistant I, Medical Physics & Simulation

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant I to join the Debnath lab in Maywood, IL. You will contribute to computing radiation transport simulations and dosimetry modeling for cancer treatment, collaborating across physics and engineering disciplines to push imaging and therapy advances.

The role emphasizes hands-on computation, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to author reports and manuscripts while supporting team projects in a Jesuit research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering, CS, or related quantitative field.
• Zero to one year of related research experience or equivalent training.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C++ and Linux-based computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with computational research involving radiation transport, Monte Carlo simulations, and detector modeling.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate computational models for dosimetry and radiation interactions.
• Run simulations, process outputs, and analyze results with scientific programming and data visualization tools.
• Compare computational predictions with experimental measurements and assist in model validation.
• Maintain simulation records, datasets, and documentation; contribute to reports and manuscripts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physics

Python

MATLAB

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Geant4

GATE

TOPAS

MCNP

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant I to join the Debnath lab in Maywood, IL. You will contribute to computing radiation transport simulations and dosimetry modeling for cancer treatment, collaborating across physics and engineering disciplines to push imaging and therapy advances.

The role emphasizes hands-on computation, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to author reports and manuscripts while supporting team projects in a Jesuit research environment.