University of Michigan · 8 hours ago
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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
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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