Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

About the role

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. Located in Manhattan, NYPC brings state-of-the-art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Support lead and contribute to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation solutions for clinical applications in radiation oncology, with a strong emphasis on improving treatment planning, workflow efficiency, and decision support.
• Participate in and support a broad range of innovative clinical and translational projects, including proton treatment planning, treatment evaluation, device and software tool development, FLASH therapy, adaptive radiotherapy, reirradiation, and implementation of new clinical protocols.
• Apply physics, mathematical modeling, and analytical reasoning to interpret complex clinical problems and identify optimal solutions for research and clinical implementation.
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Other clinical and research supports as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills with MATLAB and Python; scripting skills in Eclipse are preferred.
• Experience in AI, machine learning, and automation development is highly preferred.
• Must possess strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Eclipse API scripting (C#) and medical image analysis/processing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation for proton therapy is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

About The Area

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and green spaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art; iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion District; and dining offerings are second to none.

The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs, located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public school systems in the country.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Schedule

Monday - Friday schedule.