• Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Physics

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    A postdoctoral fellow position is available under the supervision of Professor Sang Cho at Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), Houston, Texas, USA.

     

    The appointed postdoctoral fellow will work on an NIH-funded project to investigate gold nanoparticle (GNP) applications for radiation therapy.

     

    Emphasis will be given to AI/machine learning-based analysis of GNP- laden cell/tissue images and biological outcome modeling of GNP- enhanced radiation therapy using computational/Monte Carlo tools.

     

    This position is renewable annually upon satisfactory performance and will be available until a suitable candidate is found. The pay scale follows the current MDACC postdoc salary standard.

     

    All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

     

    *LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

    • Conduct research on gold nanoparticle (GNP) applications in radiation therapy as part of an NIH-funded project.

    • Apply AI and machine learning techniques to analyze GNP-laden cell and tissue images.

    • Develop and refine biological outcome models of GNP-enhanced radiation therapy.

    • Utilize computational and Monte Carlo simulation tools to study radiation interactions with GNPs.

    • Integrate experimental findings with computational analyses to advance understanding of GNP-mediated therapeutic effects.

    *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

     

    Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in physics, medical physics, engineering, or other related disciplines. Experience in Monte Carlo modeling with the Geant4 toolkit or similar code systems is highly desired. Computer programming skill in C++ and/or Python is required. Experience in machine learning platform (e.g., TensorFlow) and/or wet lab work (cell/animal imaging, clonogenic assay, etc.) is a plus.

     

    *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 recognition

     

    Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

     

    This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

     

    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. [http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)