Postdoctoral Fellow - GI Radiation Oncology - Research

This position is in the department of GI Radiation Oncology.

About the role

The primary areas of research may include:

• Development of novel devices designed to improve the safety of ablative treatments, such as radiation therapy or thermal ablation.
• Development of novel cancer signatures based on the physical attributes of tumors as assessed through imaging or mechanical testing.

This research builds upon prior laboratory work demonstrating that customized devices may reduce side effects associated with radiation treatment and that the nanomechanical properties of solid tumors provide unique insights into tumor biology. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Learning Objectives

Key training, research, and professional development opportunities may include:

• Advanced coding skills with machine learning and vibe coding.
• 3D printing.
• Survival analysis and study design.
• Engineering skills and mechanobiology.
• Statistical analysis.
• Grant and technical writing.

Presentations at national and international conferences are expected.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this postdoctoral fellow appointment, all of the following conditions must be met:

• The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education.
• The appointment is temporary.
• The appointment involves substantial full-time research or scholarship.
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career.
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program.
• The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health).
• The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of their research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

Postdoctoral fellowships are designed to provide intensive laboratory-based research experiences that produce independent investigators. Appointees holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

Pay

Full-time postdoc positions offer a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition benefits and educational opportunities.
• 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 require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code.