Research Assistant I: Radiation Physics & Imaging Lab

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago's Debnath Lab in Maywood is seeking a Research Assistant I to support mentored radiation detector projects and related imaging technologies. This full-time, in-person role involves data collection, calibration, analysis, and documentation under a principal investigator.

Qualifications include a physics or related bachelor’s degree and familiarity with lab equipment, data acquisition, and software tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of physics, radiation interactions, instrumentation, electronics, or experimental measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data acquisition, signal processing, or experimental data analysis is desirable.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar scientific computing tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, fabrication, assembly, and experimental characterization of radiation detectors.
• Support laboratory experiments involving radiation measurements, detector calibration, signal acquisition, and performance evaluation for medical physics and radiation therapy applications.
• Collect, process, analyze, and document experimental data using laboratory instruments and computational tools.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, experimental setup, research documentation, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in research activities, including preparing technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Physics basics

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Loyola University Chicago's Debnath Lab in Maywood is seeking a Research Assistant I to support mentored radiation detector projects and related imaging technologies. This full-time, in-person role involves data collection, calibration, analysis, and documentation under a principal investigator.

Qualifications include a physics or related bachelor’s degree and familiarity with lab equipment, data acquisition, and software tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.