Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Oncology (Fuller Lab)

The postdoctoral fellow will execute research projects under the supervision of Dr. Clifton David Fuller, with a focus on developing skills to transition the trainee from mentored research to independent research. Research topics include image-guided radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, MRI sequence development for radiation therapy applications, computational approaches to improve treatment planning in image-guided radiation therapy, and integration of novel research developments with clinical applications. The postdoctoral fellow will assist the principal investigator with mentoring junior lab members and leading collaborative projects between the research team, clinical staff, and industry partners.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Perform imaging studies autonomously;

2. Extract parameter values from multiparametric MRIs using deep learning-based image recognition;

3. Develop statistical models to determine the optimal temporally feathered radiotherapy base model using homogenous repair time for all organs-at-risk;

4. Use statistical and deep-learning models to guide adaptive radiation plans for toxicity reduction;

5. Characterize normal tissue complications after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) and to be professionally competent.

POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:

-Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the 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 MENTOR
Clifton D. Fuller