Physicist jobs in Binghamton, NY

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and evaluate improvements to detection hardware including electronics and detectors.  Areas of attention include:
  • higher bias and reduced peaking time to double the count rate of existing crystals;
  • modified crystals with 1mm pixels for incremental counting improvements;
  • developing next-generation detectors using sub-pixel arrays and new ASIC and
  • continued monitoring of development of improved crystal materials.
• Plan, direct and evaluate improvements to the source-tube assembly:
  • reduce weight and cost;
  • analyze proposed changes of vendors or components and
  • improve reliability.
• Investigate other possible performance improvements to the x1000 platform:
  • multi-energy linearity;
  • classification directly from attenuation or from attenuation ratios;
  • BH from test chamber (many more materials) vs. from scanner;
  • implement 2^nd BH table for ray-paths traversing ~ 1 belt thickness and
  • develop BH for 6-bin data to use with new ASIC
• Work with engineers to improve the detector arms:
  • reduce weight and cost;
  • improve serviceability and reliability;
  • improve air flow and provide redundant blowers;
  • design and implement solution for moisture;
  • improve temperature control.
• Monitors the maintenance and calibration program for equipment in radiotherapy department and the satellite facility.
• Provides technical guidance to senior management.
• Performs related duties as required. 

Job Qualifications

• PhD. required

3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

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