Postdoctoral Researcher (AI-based Proton Therapy) | Postdoc (f/m/d) AI-based automated adaptation and biological optimization of proton therapy.

HELMHOLTZ-ZENTRUM DRESD EN-ROSSENDORF E.V.

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 11, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher will drive translational medical physics research in proton therapy, focusing on establishing biologically optimized treatments by implementing methods for considering variable biological effectiveness. A key responsibility involves contributing to online-adaptive proton therapy through the development of AI-driven, automated feedback loops for imaging, treatment verification, and fast adaptation, including efficient machine-learning models for data processing and decision support. The role also entails publishing research in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international conferences, supervising students and doctoral candidates, and applying for research funding. This position offers a chance to work in a vibrant, international, and multidisciplinary research environment at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in Medical Physics or comparable applied/natural science

Experience

  • Actively pursued publishing activities
  • First experiences in third-party fundraising
  • Experience working in an international, multidisciplinary environment (including clinicians and medical physicists)

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified