Physics Intern

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

The Medical Physics Intern (MPI) offers a unique opportunity for candidates to gain hands-on experience in medical physics with a focus on cutting-edge research and clinical applications in proton therapy. Interns will engage in both research and clinical shadowing under the direct supervision of a qualified medical physicist (QMP), contributing to impactful clinical and development projects aimed at enhancing patient care. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with a Principal Investigator (PI) to conceptualize novel ideas, design and conduct experiments, process and analyze complex data sets, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication or clinical adoption.

Internship Training and Responsibilities may include:

• Conduct and support research projects in proton therapy, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis
• Develop code and script to facilitate quality assurance program and automatic workflow
• Participate and support machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in radiation oncology
• Develop and evaluate innovative solutions for enhancing treatment accuracy and efficacy
• Support data collection, analysis and prepare the data for scientific presentations and publications
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Other clinical and research supports as needed

Qualifications:

• B.S, M.S or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Strong programming abilities (e.g., MATLAB, C#, Python, SQL) and proficiency in data analysis and presentation
• Demonstrated skills in technical problem-solving, critical thinking, and data interpretation
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant computational tools

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.