Postdoctoral Position Ecological Modeling Jobs in Maybee, MI

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan is seeking one full-time postdoctoral scholar, for an in-person, 1-year position, with the possibility of extending into a 2nd year contingent scholar's progress. The scholar will be mentored by Dr. Yuni Dewaraja and will primarily be involved in research related to NIH and industry funded projects in nuclear medicine imaging and dosimetry. This includes clinical trials in radiopharmaceutical therapy for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumor and combination therapy of internal radiation and external beam radiotherapy for liver cancer. The scholar will have the opportunity to work on projects with novel radiopharmaceuticals including alpha emitters. The scholar will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers/clinicians in Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Electrical Engineering.
Responsibilities*
The candidate will:

1. Benchmark/validate/adapt radiation dosimetry algorithms developed at Michigan and by industry collaborators. Develop code for data analysis.
2. Perform patient specific dosimetry calculations and analysis for research projects. Contribute to clinical dosimetry protocols.
3. Contribute to novel research projects that are sponsored by NIH and industry. This includes dose escalation trials, pharmacokinetic model development, therapies with alpha emitters, and combination therapy with internal and external beam radiotherapy.
4. Present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication
5. Contribute to experimental measurements in the nuclear medicine clinic for research purposes
6. Contribute to developing improved SPECT/CT and PET/CT image segmentation and reconstruction methods including AI-based methods.
7. Additional responsibilities include lab-management, contribution to patient recruitment and regulatory process, and opportunities to developing their own lines of inquiry (i.e., NIH K Award, etc.).

Required Qualifications*

• PhD in medical physics, nuclear engineering or other engineering or physics disciplines. Applicants with medical degrees with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with medical images.
• Very good computer programming skills and physics background is essential.

Desired Qualifications*

• Nuclear medicine imaging/dosimetry experience.
• Experience in image reconstruction.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation in medical imaging

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
One-year postdoc with option to renew.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
272733
Working Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Department of Radiology
Posting Begin/End Date
6/11/2026 - 9/09/2026
Career Interest
Research Fellows