Research Associate -Division of Medical Physics - Department of Radiation Oncology

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Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Research Associate -Division of Medical Physics - Department of Radiation Oncology
Position Title Research Associate -Division of Medical Physics - Department of Radiation Oncology
Position Number
Job Category University Faculty
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location Code RADIATION ONCOLOGY (06720A)
Department Name RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate should have a PhD in physics, medical physics, engineering, computer science or related field. Candidates having the following background are preferred: strong interest in adaptive radiotherapy and radiotherapy imaging research; knowledge and experience in radiographic imaging and image processing; strong computing skills with knowledge of IDL and/or Matlab. Experience with DICOM is also desired.

Role involves participation in industry-sponsored research related to adaptive radiotherapy and CBCT imaging, that includes developing and implementing advanced image reconstruction algorithms related to cone beam CT.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a PhD in physics, medical physics, engineering, computer science or related field. Candidates having the following background are preferred: strong interest in adaptive radiotherapy and radiotherapy imaging research; knowledge and experience in radiographic imaging and image processing; strong computing skills with knowledge of IDL and/or Matlab. Experience with DICOM is also desired.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
PhD in physics, medical physics, engineering, computer science or related field. Background in adaptive radiotherapy and radiotherapy imaging research; knowledge and experience in radiographic imaging and image processing; strong computing skills with knowledge of IDL and/or Matlab. Experience with DICOM is also desired.

Open Date 06/08/2023
Close Date
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Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
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Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/25207
Job Number 8550458
Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

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