What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position at ProHEALTH Medical Management?
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. The Consortium is managed by ProHEALTH Medical Management, LLC.
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 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) will design and conduct research within a specific field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuing a professional career in Medical Physics. The ideal candidate will work with the Principle Investigator to develop new ideas, design and evaluate experiments, process and analyze data as well as prepare scientific manuscripts for publications. The initial appointment is for one year and renewal is expected upon the PDRF’s performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the current proton FLASH therapy projects, support the cell and small animal Flash experiments, grants and coming clinical trials
- Participate in, but not limited to the existing clinical projects in adaptive proton planning, online treatment evaluation, motion mitigation, and new clinical protocol implementations
- Support Radiobiology-guided therapy program and develop criteria to guide the new clinical workflow
- 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:
- Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
- Strong programming skills with MATLAB and Python; scripting skills in Eclipse preferred
- Experiences with Eclipse API scripting (C#), medical images analysis, and processing
- Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation for proton therapy
- Must possess strong technical problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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 green spaces 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 dining offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, 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.
