RESEARCH & RESIDENCY POSITION IN RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, Department of Medical Physics Memorial S[...]

Continuing Nursing Education; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits in a hybrid research and clinical residency program in radiotherapy physics. This four-year program offers full tuition support for a CAMPEP Certificate, followed by a clinical residency. Ideal candidates will engage in cutting-edge research on deep learning techniques while collaborating with a renowned team in radiation oncology physics. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, you will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field. If you are passionate about medical physics and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in medical physics or related fields required.
• Expertise in medical imaging and deep learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep-learning modules for radiotherapy physics.
• Validate algorithms with clinical data and publish findings.

Skills

Deep Learning

Medical Imaging

Python Programming

Matlab Programming

Education

Doctorate in Medical Physics

Doctorate in Mathematics

Doctorate in Computer Science

Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

RESEARCH & RESIDENCY POSITION IN RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, Department of Medical Physics Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

This position offers a hybrid research and clinical residency in radiotherapy physics, with a flexible start date. The program spans four years: the first two years focus on a CAMPEP Certificate program with full tuition support, followed by two years of clinical residency. The research component involves a project titled “Deep Learning Empowered Target Decomposition Technique for Markerless Intrafraction Motion Monitoring,” under Dr. Xiang Li, Ph.D., DABR. Responsibilities include developing deep-learning modules, validating algorithms with clinical data, and publishing research findings.

The Department of Medical Physics at MSKCC is renowned for its innovative research in radiation oncology physics, including real-time motion adaptation, AI-based treatment planning, and advanced imaging techniques. Facilities include state-of-the-art linear accelerators, MRI-Linac systems, PET/CT, MRI simulators, and high-performance GPU computing resources.

Ideal candidates should have:

• Doctorate in medical physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related fields
• Expertise in medical imaging and deep learning
• Programming skills in Python and Matlab
• Peer-reviewed publication record

For questions, contact Jeanne Estimé at [e-mail]. Applications should include a letter of intent, CV, and three references. Salary ranges from $55,439 to $85,402 annually.