Postdoc in Mathematical Optimization of Dose Planning for Radiation Treatment

The workplace

The workplace is the Division of Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics. You can read about the workplace at Division of Applied Mathematics – Linköping University and Work at MAI.

Work assignments 

As a postdoctoral researcher you will conduct research on methods for automated dose planning of brachytherapy, which is a modality of radiation treatment of cancer. Such methods are founded on mathematical models and algorithms from the field of mathematical optimization. The dose planning is based on medical images and a treatment protocol, and it is evaluated by using key metrics defined in the protocol. The main challenge in dose planning is to find an acceptable compromise between the dose to the cancer tissue and the risk for harmful effects of the treatment, and to take uncertainty in the available information into account.

This research is interdisciplinary and comprises everything from mathematical models, algorithms and implementations to clinical evaluation and verification. It is conducted in close contact with medical physicists and physicians at hospital clinics. The research also includes collaboration with other research groups and with an industry partner which is an established supplier of software for automated dose planning.

You will write and submit research articles to peer-reviewed high-quality international journals, and also present your research findings at national and international conferences. This position offers the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment, and to contribute to the development of better cancer treatment by using mathematical optimization.

As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.

Qualifications

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

We are looking for someone with a PhD in applied mathematics or data science, with suitable specialization, in medical physics with a sufficient portion of mathematics included, or other related scientific areas. You have good skills in computer programming. A strong background in mathematical optimization and development of algorithms would be considered an advantage.

You are experienced in conducting independent research and highly motivated to develop mathematical methods for real-life applications. You shall have high problem-solving skills and good ability to collaborate effectively with others. You must also demonstrate proficiency in communicating and conducting research in English. 

The employment

This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years.

The employment is full-time.

Starting by agreement. 

Salary and employment benefits

The university applies individual salaries.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 15 April, 2026. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 
 
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University. 
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.