Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Optimization Research in Radiation Oncology
Modern radiation oncology seeks to deliver high radiation doses to geometrically complex targets while sparing nearby sensitive normal tissue structures. This depends critically on solving large-scale optimization problems that result in clinically deliverable treatment plans using a large-number of intensity-controlled radiation beams. Although intensity modulated techniques have been used clinically since the late 1990's, treatment planning systems and the associated solvers have not developed to effectively hand multi-objective optimization problems. We are seeking a post-doctoral candidate to help prototype innovative ideas for improving optimized radiation therapy treatment planning. The Postdoctoral Associate will work jointly with a faculty member in the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering (Yixin Chen, PhD) and a faculty member in the Dept. of Radiation Oncology (Joseph Deasy, PhD) as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Required background includes a PhD or equivalent in large-scale optimization or operations research. We expect the Postdoctoral Associate to commit to at least two years of effort. This job provides full health care benefits.
For more information, contact: Joseph O. Deasy, PhD
Director, Division of Bioinformatics and Outcomes Research
Washington University in St. Louis,
Dept. of Radiation Oncology
To apply for this position, send an electronic CV, including a description of relevant courses taken, a bibliography of publications and presentations, and the names of three references with email addresses and phone numbers to the above contact.