Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Physics Research (Min Yang Lab)
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 28, 2023
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Department of Radiation Physics under the direct supervision of Dr. Ming Yang. Research in Dr. Yang's laboratory focuses on developing deep-learning-based algorithms and tools for various applications in proton radiation therapy, such as fast dose prediction, plan robustness evaluation, and optimization, outcome prediction, etc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how deep learning can be used for problems in proton radiation therapy.
2. Learn how to apply mathematical knowledge and skills to medical problems.
3. Learn about radiation oncology and medical physics in general.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidates should have finished (or be about to finish) their Ph.D. degrees in medical physics, computer science, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics. Programming skills in Python and/or C++/C# is required.
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Ming Yang
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Learn how deep learning can be used for problems in proton radiation therapy.
2. Learn how to apply mathematical knowledge and skills to medical problems.
3. Learn about radiation oncology and medical physics in general.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidates should have finished (or be about to finish) their Ph.D. degrees in medical physics, computer science, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics. Programming skills in Python and/or C++/C# is required.
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Ming Yang
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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