Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Radiation Oncology

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Job Summary

Predoctoral Research Fellow in Radiation Oncology

The Predoctoral Research Fellow conducts research in the area of biomechanical modeling for radiation oncology to develop, validate, and apply computational tools that could eventually inform radiation treatment planning. Projects include developing novel biomechanical tools for radiation oncology applications and validating open-source, commercially available and prototype biomechanical modeling tools. The Fellow will use large language models (LLMs) and other AI tools to complement biomechanical and digital twin modeling. The Fellow will also perform retrospective data extraction and statistical analysis and conduct counterfactual radiotherapy treatment planning studies. The Fellow is a member of the research team at the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Radiation Oncology and is expected to conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings with guidance from our faculty.

Under the supervision of Kamal Singhrao Ph.D., DABR, the Fellow carries out and designs highly sophisticated and independent experiments. The Fellow is allowed to and highly encouraged to publish the results of their research or scholarship and receive credit for such during the appointment period. The Fellow receives training, professional development, and mentorship during the appointment period.

• Duties & Responsibilities:
• 1. Working alongside the research team Department of Radiation Oncology to develop novel biomechanical modeling methods specific for clinical tasks, including but not limited to oncology and imaging.
• 2. Participate in research and development projects under supervision and direction of Dr. Kamal Singhrao Ph.D., DABR.
• 3. Develop analysis plans for the defined projects with support from the clinicians and medical physicists in the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• 4. Evaluate the performance of in-house, commercially available and vendor supplied biomechanical modeling technologies in independent validation cohorts.
• 5. Present results at national and international conferences.
• 6. Publish results in peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required.

Master’s degree in Physics (Pure or Applied), Biomedical Physics/Engineering, Data Sciences, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

Concurrent enrollment in an established PhD program.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Preferably 1-2 years of experience with biomechanical modeling techniques and analyses, with a track record of scholarship in these fields.

Demonstrated interest in the application of computational techniques to medical imaging.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong data science/computer science background with skills and experience in biomechanical modeling, deep learning and artificial intelligence tools preferred.

Strong research design and analytical skills.

Strong database statistical skills.

In-depth knowledge of field of research.

Excellent time management/organizational skills.

Strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Working Conditions

The Fellow will work in a laboratory space provided by the Department of Radiation Oncology at Mass General Brigham with additional potential to establish successful project-specific collaborations in a variety of directions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41,932.80 - $60,340.80/Annual

Grade

5

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