Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Job Description

Job Description

**This position is eligible to receive a Sign-on Bonus.**

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Health System brings state-of-the-art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. 

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional, and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.  

Position Summary:

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) will design and conduct research within a specific field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuing a professional career in Medical Physics. The ideal candidate will work with the Principal Investigator to develop new ideas, design and evaluate experiments, process and analyze data, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication. The initial appointment is for one year, and renewal is expected upon the PDRF’s performance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support lead and contribute to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation solutions for clinical applications in radiation oncology, with a strong emphasis on improving treatment planning, workflow efficiency, and decision support.
• Participate in and support a broad range of innovative clinical and translational projects, including proton treatment planning, treatment evaluation, device and software tool development, FLASH therapy, adaptive radiotherapy, reirradiation, and implementation of new clinical protocols.
• Apply physics, mathematical modeling, and analytical reasoning to interpret complex clinical problems and identify optimal solutions for research and clinical implementation.
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Other clinical and research supports as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills with MATLAB and Python; scripting skills in Eclipse are preferred.
• Experience in AI, machine learning, and automation development is highly preferred.
• Must possess strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Eclipse API scripting (C#) and medical image analysis/processing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation for proton therapy is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and green spaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art; iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion District; and dining offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs, located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public school systems in the country. 

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Monday - Friday schedule.