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Postdoc The Late Effects Research Group

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 3, 2023

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

This postdoctoral fellowship position is in the Department of Radiation Physics and reports directly to Dr. Rebecca Howell. The Late Effects Research Group is seeking a qualified candidate that will report to Dr. Rebecca Howell to participate in late effects cohort studies for childhood cancer survivors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop enhanced radiotherapy organ dose reconstruction methods
2. Perform dosimetric analyses
3. Perform/contribute to risk assessment analyses
4. Mentor graduate students in the lab
5. Assist in training research personnel
6. Develop skills in study design, data analysis, and interpretation
7. Present research at scientific conferences
8. Write scientific papers for publication, grant applications
9. Contribute to ongoing studies in the lab
10. Participate in clinical shadowing opportunities

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must have finished (or be about to finish) Ph.D. in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited institute. Successful applicants must be highly motivated, independent, and have experience with scientific computer programming (Python and Matlab). Experience with treatment planning systems, preferably RayStation, is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, with a minimum of three years of research experience in late effects research related to childhood cancer survivors (demonstrated with relevant publications and presentations). The individual will work within a large group of motivated interdisciplinary professionals.

FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Rebecca Howell.

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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