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Research Scientist - Radiation Oncology Research Department
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public
The primary purpose of the Research Scientist is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out research projects. Research areas include image-guided radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, developing artificial intelligence (AI)-based models for radiation therapy applications, and applying computational approaches to enhance treatment planning in image-guided radiation therapy.
Key Functions
1. Conduct and advance basic and translational research in quantitative biomedical imaging, imaging biomarkers, image-guided radiotherapy, and adaptive radiotherapy planning.
2. Develop advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods for tumor and normal tissue auto-segmentation, image classification, risk stratification, and treatment outcome predictions to support clinical decision-making, reduce toxicity, enhance treatment planning, and personalized cancer therapy.
3. Develop and evaluate methodologies for uncertainty quantification in AI applications to promote trustworthy AI implementation and deployment in clinical settings.
4. Establish workflow for the anonymization of patient DICOM data and set up systems for big data archiving and database management to facilitate data sharing and collaboration with other investigators in the lab and at MDACC.
5. Support the principal investigator in mentoring research trainees and medical students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
6. Ensures laboratory safety standards are consistently maintained.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work. MD or Ph.D degree in a natural science
Experience
Required: With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work. MD or Ph.D degree in a natural science
Preferred: Three years of related postdoctoral experience in quantitative imaging and cancer research
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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