Postdoc Research Fellow - Proton Radiation

danafarber· LE001 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
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📍 Boston Job Posting LocationFull time💰 USD 72K–76K

About this role

Join Dana-Farber as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and help shape the future of proton radiation therapy. This role offers the opportunity to advance innovative approaches in treatment planning, adaptive treatment delivery, and patient immobilization, with direct application to a next-generation gantry-less proton therapy facility now being built.

You’ll contribute to groundbreaking work in upright-position treatment and simulation, supporting technology that could redefine how proton therapy is delivered and expand what is possible in precision radiation oncology. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to make a meaningful impact in a highly innovative and evolving area of cancer treatment.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Fellow independently carries out and designs highly sophisticated and independent experiments.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Research, develops, designs, executes and interprets research experiments.

  • Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.

  • Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or M.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field is required.

  • Experience in radiation treatment planning, advanced data analysis and proton radiation therapy is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • 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.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00

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Postdoc Research Fellow - Proton Radiation
danafarber · 💰 USD 72K–76K
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