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Royal Oak - Full time, day shift

About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak)

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma (https://www.beaumont.org/services/emergency/trauma) and Level II pediatric trauma (https://www.beaumont.org/services/childrens/specialties/pediatric-trauma) designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 doctors on faculty.

Scope of Work

The research assistant will work directly with Principal Investigator Dr. Xuanfeng Ding to develop the next generation of Spot-scanning Proton Arc (SPArc) therapy optimization algorithms, supporting the future implementation of Dynamic Arc therapy.

The candidate will be primarily working in the proton therapy center, (1) investigating the timing structure of the treatment delivery sequences in collaboration with multiple institutions; (2) designing and developing the next generation of optimization algorithms for SPArc therapy; (3) performing dosimetric planning studies and exploring the potential clinical benefit of using this novel treatment modality. The candidate need to demonstrate strong programming skills and experience in research, clinic, or industry e.g. MATLAB, Python, and treatment planning systems, .etc. Candidates with experience in particle therapy, high-energy particle accelerators, and delivery sequence modeling are highly preferred. The candidate will also work with the collaborators to advance the technology together.

To assist in fulfilling the required research project protocols. The primary responsibilities include performing laboratory experiments and analyzing data under the direction of the principal investigator. This includes ordering and preparing research supplies, recording procedures and results, and reporting results to the principal investigator.

Qualifications

+ Required Bachelor's Degree in a science related field.

+ Preferred Master's Degree in a science related field.

+ 3 years of relevant experience Minimum of three years laboratory experience Required

How Corewell Health cares for you

+ Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

+ On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

+ Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

+ Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

+ Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

+ Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Research Building - 3811 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Research Institute Radiation Oncology Physics Home RIROP

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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