University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Postdoc Fellow - Imaging Physics (Tumor Measurement Initiative Program)
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Dr. Moiz Ahmad, Dr. Christopher Walker, and Dr. Joshua Yung are looking for a postdoctoral fellow in the areas of medical image analysis and modeling to join a clinical research group focused on image quality and QA of clinical imaging. The position would be joining the Tumor Measurement Initiative program, which aims to build an institutional platform to support standardized, automated, quantitative imaging-based tumor measurement across each patient's journey to advance multidisciplinary, data-driven, high-precision cancer treatment. Specifically, to process and analyze imaging data, including image quality, measurement tools, and newly developed automated segmentation tools (for tool evaluation and validation).
LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe research topics are based on:
imaging protocol standardizationdevelopment of clinical image-based quality metricscorrelation of quality metrics to accuracy of automated image analyses, including segmentation, classification, and prediction.
Specific examples of projects are:Research and development of additional algorithms such as automated ways to measure blood vessel contrast.To analyze and redesign localizers for optimization using imaging-based QA metrics to maximize capture of quality data for every patient, every scan.Apply existing algorithms that generate image quality metrics to model radiologists' assessments of clinical exams.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSAn individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the
Kirchstein - NRSA . 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 weekGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coveragePaid Education Vacation and Sick LeavePaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programsTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTORDr. Joshua P. Yung
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe research topics are based on:
imaging protocol standardizationdevelopment of clinical image-based quality metricscorrelation of quality metrics to accuracy of automated image analyses, including segmentation, classification, and prediction.
Specific examples of projects are:Research and development of additional algorithms such as automated ways to measure blood vessel contrast.To analyze and redesign localizers for optimization using imaging-based QA metrics to maximize capture of quality data for every patient, every scan.Apply existing algorithms that generate image quality metrics to model radiologists' assessments of clinical exams.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSAn individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the
Kirchstein - NRSA . 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 weekGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coveragePaid Education Vacation and Sick LeavePaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programsTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTORDr. Joshua P. Yung
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