Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Oncology (Chung Lab) - MD Anderson
Houston, TX
About the Job
The Chung Lab's major research focus is to utilize advanced medical imaging tools to measure and predict response and toxicity to treatment with novel systemic agents and high precision radiotherapy. This includes the development of AI/ML models, computational models, and research in digital twins. In addition, the lab is working on the standardization and harmonization of imaging data to facilitate meaningful, quantitative imaging-based measurements.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to research in developing quantitative imaging pipelines and discovery of key imaging parameters that can be utilized for the prediction of treatment response and toxicity ultimately to guide treatment delivery, including adaptive radiotherapy approaches. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will learn core professional skills including scientific writing and presentation, organization, and communication, as well as leadership and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, at least three first author publications, as well as a high level of written and oral communication skills in English.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to research in developing quantitative imaging pipelines and discovery of key imaging parameters that can be utilized for the prediction of treatment response and toxicity ultimately to guide treatment delivery, including adaptive radiotherapy approaches. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will learn core professional skills including scientific writing and presentation, organization, and communication, as well as leadership and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, at least three first author publications, as well as a high level of written and oral communication skills in English.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Caroline Chung
Source : MD Anderson