• Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Physics (Yang Lab)

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Radiation Physics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA under the direction of Dr. Jinzong Yang. The position is responsible for developing AI-based deformable registration algorithms for reliable measurement of CT perfusion parameters for lung and liver tumors with respiratory motion during image acquisition in clinical practice. This project will include image data curation, algorithm development, and data analysis using computational tools. This position will collaborate closely with medical physicists and radiologists to understand the clinical routine of CT perfusion image acquisition and address special technical hurdles in CT perfusion measurement. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to present relevant scientific findings at project meetings, national and international conferences, and via publication in top-tier scientific journals.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    The potential candidate is expected to learn:

    1) CT perfusion image acquisition and measurement;

     

    2) deep learning deformable registration model training and validation;

     

    3) deep learning image segmentation model training and validation.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related fields.

     

    Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated experience in medical image analysis, data science, deep learning, machine learning, and proficiency in Python or MATLAB programming languages.

    POSITION INFORMATION

    MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 (https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf) . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility) , including medical, dental, paid time off (https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html) , retirement (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs) , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition07/25/2025

    FACULTY MENTOR

    This position reports to Jinzhong Yang, Ph.D., in Radiation Physics Department, and Chaan Ng, M.D., in Abdominal Imaging Department.