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University of Michigan · 8 hours ago

RESEARCH FELLOW

The University of Michigan is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Radiology. This role involves research related to NIH and industry funded projects in nuclear medicine imaging and dosimetry, focusing on clinical trials and collaboration with various departments.

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Responsibilities

Benchmark/validate/adapt radiation dosimetry algorithms developed at Michigan and by industry collaborators. Develop code for data analysis
Perform patient specific dosimetry calculations and analysis for research projects. Contribute to clinical dosimetry protocols
Contribute to novel research projects that are sponsored by NIH and industry. This includes dose escalation trials, pharmacokinetic model development, therapies with alpha emitters, and combination therapy with internal and external beam radiotherapy
Present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication
Contribute to experimental measurements in the nuclear medicine clinic for research purposes
Contribute to developing improved SPECT/CT and PET/CT image segmentation and reconstruction methods including AI-based methods
Additional responsibilities include lab-management, contribution to patient recruitment and regulatory process, and opportunities to developing their own lines of inquiry (i.e., NIH K Award, etc.)

Qualification

PhD in medical physicsNuclear medicine imagingComputer programming skillsImage reconstructionArtificial Intelligence in imagingMonte Carlo simulationPhysics backgroundLab managementPatient recruitment

Required

PhD in medical physics, nuclear engineering or other engineering or physics disciplines. Applicants with medical degrees with relevant experience will also be considered
Experience working with medical images
Very good computer programming skills and physics background is essential

Preferred

Nuclear medicine imaging/dosimetry experience
Experience in image reconstruction
Experience with Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging
Experience with Monte Carlo simulation in medical imaging

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (594)
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2022 (473)
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2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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