Postdoctoral Fellow - Imaging Physics

Overview

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Department of Imaging Physics in the laboratory of Chengyue Wu, PhD. Dr. Chengyue Wu's research focuses on computational precision oncology, integrating computational/mathematical approaches with emerging biomedical imaging techniques to improve cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The lab develops and validates image processing methods and image-guided models to investigate tumor growth, treatment response, tumor vasculature and microenvironment, and drug delivery.

Current projects include image-guided computational modeling ("digital twins") to predict and optimize cancer treatment response on a patient-specific basis, with emphasis on breast cancer.

The lab emphasizes a collaborative research environment with access to world-class resources, expertise, and data.

• Engage in interdisciplinary research projects in image-guided precision oncology and personalized cancer healthcare.
• Expand knowledge and skills in image-guided mechanistic modeling.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects and explore new research areas with guidance from the mentor.
• Work closely with research and clinical collaborators, communicate findings via reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications, and participate in seminars, conferences, and related academic activities.
• Adhere to institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences, computer sciences, applied mathematics, engineering, or related fields, or a medical degree.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning techniques, mathematical modeling, or medical image analysis is preferred.
• Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

The trainee will be appointed for one year from the date of hire with an option to renew for up to three years.

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. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, and opportunities for education and recognition. Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, and may require routine reviews and screening. Compliance with security requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by policy or law.

Chengyue Wu, PhD