| The Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the Division of Medical Physics. Individuals with a strong interest in the application of computational tools and particle/nuclear physics principles in radiation medicine and experience in Monte Carlo simulation methods are encouraged to apply. The 2-year fellowship offers individualized research opportunity in the area of Monte Carlo simulations directly related to the characterization and clinical performance of a future pencil beam scanning light ion therapy facility at Mayo Clinic. The incumbent is expected to conduct research leading to publications and presentations at national/international meetings under the guidance of our faculty. Opportunity to take classes which are a prerequisite for Medical Physics Residencies will be offered. Requirements
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Physics and demonstrate computer programming and Monte Carlo experience, e.g. Geant4, MCNPX. Excellent quantitative, written and verbal skills and evidence of research scholarship is required. Contact
To apply, please e-mail your current CV, a cover letter with statement of interest, and your earliest date of availability. References will be requested after initial screening. Chris Beltran, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Beltran.Chris@mayo.edu
Facilities and Environment
The Medical Physics Division currently has 18 Ph.D. faculty, 25 staff medical physicists, 9 residents, 4 postdoctoral fellows, engineers and IT support. The Radiation Oncology department at Mayo Rochester is a large practice supporting all aspects of radiation therapy including proton therapy. Computer resources include a research cluster and a strong institutional infrastructure.
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