Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I |
| Position Number |
8150699 |
| 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 computational research involving radiation transport, Monte Carlo simulations, and radiation detector modeling for medical physics applications.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of computational models for radiation dosimetry, detector performance, and radiation interactions with matter.
- Perform computational simulations, process simulation outputs, and analyze results using scientific programming and data visualization tools.
- Assist with comparisons between computational predictions and experimental measurements, including model validation and performance assessment.
- Maintain simulation records, computational datasets, and technical documentation, and contribute to research reports, presentations, and scientific manuscripts.
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
Bachelor's degree in related field and zero-one year of related experience. |
| Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering (Biomedical, Nuclear, Electrical, or related discipline), Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field; or equivalent training acquired through education or relevant work experience, consistent with university requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related field preferred
- One to two years of relevant research or professional experience.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of physics, numerical methods, computational modeling, or radiation interactions with matter.
- Familiarity with scientific programming or data analysis using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar tools.
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulation packages such as Geant4, GATE, TOPAS, or MCNP is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments, scientific computing workflows, or high-performance computing is desirable.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to computational accuracy and reproducibility.
- Ability to learn new computational tools, work independently after appropriate training, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary research team.
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| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
n/a |
| Computer Skills |
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and willingness to learn lab related 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 |
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| 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.
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| 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/36046 |
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Loyola University Chicago
Oct 28, 2026