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Debnath Lab Research Assistant I

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Oct 28, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number	8151051
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	No
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Location Code	RADIATION ONCOLOGY (06720A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	The Debnath lab works on developing technologies for addressing key challenges presented by radiation therapy for cancer treatment. This research aims to achieve a paradigm shift in modern radiation therapy, ensuring quality treatment, improving the understanding of the effects of ionizing radiation on tissues, and pioneering high-resolution medical imaging technologies, thereby contributing to the advancement of early-stage cancer treatment. The Research Assistant I in the Debnath Lab participates in full-time, mentored research under the direction of the principal investigator. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with the design, fabrication, assembly, and experimental characterization of radiation detectors, including scintillation-based and fiber-optic detection systems. Support laboratory experiments involving radiation measurements, detector calibration, signal acquisition, and performance evaluation for medical physics and radiation therapy applications. Collect, process, analyze, and document experimental data using appropriate laboratory instruments and computational tools. Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, experimental setup, research documentation, and compliance with applicable laboratory and radiation safety procedures. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students in research activities, including preparation of technical reports, scientific presentations, and manuscripts.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications	Basic understanding of physics, radiation interactions, instrumentation, electronics, or experimental measurement techniques. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data acquisition, signal processing, or experimental data analysis is desirable. Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar scientific computing tools is preferred but not required. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to experimental accuracy and documentation. Ability to work independently after appropriate training and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team. Previous research laboratory experience, particularly in radiation detection, optics, medical physics, or related areas, is preferred but not required.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline), Medical Physics, or a closely related scientific or technical field; or equivalent training acquired through education or relevant work experience, consistent with university requirements.
Computer Skills	Microsoft Office software proficiency is required, and willingness to learn research based software.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	10/27/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$22.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$18.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/36050