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Postdoc (f/m/d) AI-based automated adaptation and biological optimization of proton therapy
As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the HZDR employs about 1,400 people. The Center's focus is on interdisciplinary research in the areas energy, health and matter.
At the Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay scientists specializing in medicine, physics, biology and IT work together to crucially improve the treatment of cancer by administering radiation therapy that is biologically-personalized and technically-optimized.
Detailed information can be found here:www.hzdr.de
As part of the Institute, the Department of Medical Radiation Physics invites applications as
Postdoc (f/m/d) AI-based automated adaptation and biological optimization of proton therapy
The position will be available from 1 November 2021. The employment contract is limited to two years.
The place of work is Dresden. The working time amounts to 39 h/week.
Tasks:
You will push the limits of translational medical physics research in hot-topic proton therapy projects:
In close collaboration with colleagues from other institutions and our clinical team, you will establish biologically optimized proton therapy treatments by implementing methods for considering the variable biological effectiveness of protons based on NTCP modelling, identified risk factors and the LET.
Of equal importance is your key contribution to our focus project of realizing online-adaptive proton therapy, enabled by an AI-driven, fully automated feedback loop of imaging, PGI-based treatment verification and fast adaptation. Therefore, you will develop efficient machine-learning models for fast, automated data processing and decision support, e.g. regarding the identification of adaptation needs.
You are expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals and to participate in international conferences. The supervision of students and doctoral candidates and the application for funding are self-evident tasks.
Requirements:
Holding an excellent PhD in the field of medical physics or comparable applied/natural science
Profound knowledge in machine-learning and strong affinity to apply this in the field of radiotherapy
Expertise in the research field of translational medical physics for proton or ion beam therapy, ideally focussing on biological modelling is an advantage
Very good programming skills, e. g. in python, and competent operation of the TPS RayStation
Independent, pro-active, structured and solution-oriented work attitude, analytical thinking, above-average commitment and enjoyment of working in an international environment
Actively pursued publishing activities and first experiences in third-party fundraising
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, incl. clinicians and medical physicists
Strong scientific communication skills in English and preferably in German
We offer:
A vibrant research community in an open, diverse, and international work environment
Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
The employment contract is limited to two years
Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement TVöD-Bund
30 days of paid holiday leave
Company pension scheme (VBL)
A good work/life balance for which we offer assistance in the form of:
possibility to work part-time
flexible working hours
in-house health management
Kindly submit your completed application (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.) only via our online application system.
The HZDR is committed to equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates. We also carefully consider all applications from job candidates with severe disabilities.
For any questions, do not hesitate to ask:
Prof. Dr. Christian Richter
Prof. Dr. Steffen Löck
Dr. Kristin Stützer
Tel.: +49 351 458-4123
Mrs. Kathrin Adamek-Genschmar