Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Physics - Research

The MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team and conduct cancer-related research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This position will focus on NIH-funded basic research to enhance patient survival rates using advanced pathology and radiology imaging for various types of cancer.The Postdoctoral Fellow will analyze and process radiation and pathology images; develop and translate state-of-the-art Deep Learning/Machine Learning methods into real clinical applications; improve and accelerate existing DL/ML methods on High-Performance Computer systems; and develop and enhance computational tools. The candidate is expected to work independently on advancing tumor registration, segmentation, dose distribution prediction, automated treatment planning, and other tasks.LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe trainee will learn to utilize innovative DL/ML approaches in cancer systems radiology and pathology to develop translational tools for cancer systems research. This includes accurate tumor segmentation, predicting dose distribution, automated treatment planning, and evaluating cancer status, ultimately aiming to improve the survival rate of cancer patients.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science or related field focusing on data analysis, information science, high-performance computing, computer vision, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.

Strong background in computer vision, machine learning, data cleaning, data analysis, data processing, or HPC systems.

Demonstrated experience driving research in and applying Computer Vision techniques (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, GANs) is required.

Proven expertise in modern image analysis techniques (e.g., foundation models, transformers, self-supervised learning) is required.

Hands-on experience in ML techniques, algorithms, off-the-shelf packages such as OpenCV, SciKit-Learn, and Pytorch, and development environments (Liunx).

Experience with large-scale dataset collection, annotation, and curation.

Experience with HPC systems.

Background in natural language processing.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including developing and delivering presentations, proposals, and technical documents.

Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:

Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on 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 MENTORXiaodong Zhang, Ph.D.