Instructor - Medical Physics and Engineering [Req#: 938270, Position#: 131380]
Description
An Instructor position is available immediately in the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering within the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. This position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing a career in computational medical physics, medical engineering, and clinical software development.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline. Strong programming skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for scientific programming and demonstrated experience developing software tools for research or clinical applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills are also required, along with initiative, problem-solving ability, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
This position is part of an ongoing effort to translate our extensive research in artificial intelligence and other computational fields into clinical practice. Contributions to open-source software through platforms such as GitHub, Stack Overflow, and CodeProject are highly desirable.
Experience with web-based application frameworks, database management, and programming languages such as Python, C++/C#, JavaScript, and Go is preferred. Knowledge of Django, Docker, and Kubernetes is a strong plus.
The candidate is expected to work closely with clinical medical physicists and researchers in Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation Lab ([click to reveal website link]).