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Northwestern University, Radiation Oncology

Position ID:
3758-POSTDOC [#28521]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States of America
Subject Areas:
artificial intelligence, radiation therapy, radiation oncology
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2026/06/12)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Artificial Intelligence for Radiation Oncology


Background 

The Ren Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our AI research program focused on developing and translating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies for radiation therapy. 

Research areas include the development and implementation of advanced AI techniques for image-guided radiation therapy, including image reconstruction, enhancement, synthesis, segmentation, and registration, as well as AI-driven approaches for treatment outcome prediction and clinical decision-making. Projects involve multimodality imaging data, including CT, MRI, PET, and Ultrasound, as well as clinical radiation oncology software platforms such as treatment planning and image guidance systems. The overarching goal of the research is to develop practical and clinically translatable AI technologies that directly improve patient care and outcomes in radiation oncology. 

Dr. Ren will join Northwestern University in July. Additional information about his current research program can be found at:

https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/ren-lei/

Role
  • A trainee with an interest in a career in the development and translation of AI for cancer care. 
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented researcher with experience in programming and modeling. Prior work with AI development will be viewed positively. 
  • Highly collaborative, resourceful and effective team-player who is enthusiastic to tackle challenging scientific and technical problems. 

Desired Skill Sets 
  • A PhD in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science or a related field. 
  • Strong programming and computational skills. 
  • Experience in AI development, mathematical modeling or data analysis. 
  • Highly motivated scientist with particular attention to detail and the ability to independently plan, design and implement experiments Work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams and present results at team meetings 

Career development and opportunities 

Trainees will have opportunities to acquire diverse computational and translational research skills while working on impactful projects at the forefront of AI and cancer care. The trainee will collaborate extensively across Northwestern's world-class cancer research ecosystem, including experts in radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgery, genomics, pathology, cancer biology, and data science. Additional opportunities exist for collaboration with the Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering and industry partners to facilitate translation and commercialization of innovative technologies. 

The laboratory is committed to supporting the long-term career development of its trainees. Fellows will receive mentorship in scientific leadership, grant writing, project management, technology translation, and career planning, preparing them for successful careers in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship. 

Expectations 

Candidates are expected to: 
  • Lead and develop innovative AI research projects addressing important clinical challenges in cancer imaging and therapy. 
  • Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external collaborators. 
  • Attend and present at national and international scientific conferences. 
  • Establish a strong and consistent publication record. 
  • Contribute to and lead applications for extramural funding. 
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, governed by the University-wide HR policy and Union agreement. This is a full-time on-site position available immediately. 

Please send CV, statement of research interests, and three references to: 

Lei Ren, PhD, DABR, FAAPM 
Professor and System Vice Chair for Physics and Dosimetry 
Department of Radiation Oncology 
Feinberg School of Medicine 
Northwestern University 
lei.ren@northwestern.edu 

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NM Radiation Oncology
251 E Huron Street
Suite LC-178
Chicago, IL 60611
Web Page: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/rad-oncology/index.html