What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant II position at Corewell Health?
Royal Oak - Full time, day shift
About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak)
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 doctors on faculty.
The research assistant will work directly with Principal Investigator Dr. Xuanfeng Ding to develop the next generation of Spot-scanning Proton Arc (SPArc) therapy optimization algorithms, supporting the future implementation of Dynamic Arc therapy.
The candidate will be primarily working in the proton therapy center, (1) investigating the timing structure of the treatment delivery sequences in collaboration with multiple institutions; (2) designing and developing the next generation of optimization algorithms for SPArc therapy; (3) performing dosimetric planning studies and exploring the potential clinical benefit of using this novel treatment modality. The candidate need to demonstrate strong programming skills and experience in research, clinic, or industry e.g. MATLAB, Python, and treatment planning systems, .etc. Candidates with experience in particle therapy, high-energy particle accelerators, and delivery sequence modeling are highly preferred. The candidate will also work with the collaborators to advance the technology together.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree in a science related field.
- Preferred Master's Degree in a science related field.
- 3 years of relevant experience Minimum of three years laboratory experience Required
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Primary Location
SITE - Research Building - 3811 W 13 Mile Road - Royal OakDepartment Name
Research Institute Radiation Oncology Physics Home RIROPEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Days Worked
Monday-FridayWeekend Frequency
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