Thesis Worker – Simulation To Evaluate And Optimize System Performance

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What you’ll do at Elekta

At Elekta, we don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer. In this role as a Thesis Worker, you will be a part of our Linac Solutions department.

Introduction

Radiation Treatment Planning is crucial in external beam radiation therapy, aiming to precisely target tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissues. This project seeks to enhance the existing radiotherapy treatment simulator to evaluate and optimize system performance.

Background

Radiation Treatment Planning ensures optimal cancer treatment by targeting tumors accurately and reducing harm to healthy tissues. After developing a treatment plan using a Treatment Planning System, it is exported to the treatment delivery system in DICOM-RT format for delivery to the patient. Using GNU Octave, these parameters can be extracted and simulated, allowing for detailed evaluation and optimization of the radiation delivery process.

Problem Statement

The current simulator lacks the capacity to evaluate and optimize mechanical parameters or assess system-level impacts on treatment precision performance and timing. There is a need to improve the integration and functionality of the existing simulator to handle different treatment plans, including multiple beam sequences and beam shaping techniques. Optimizing the performance of mechanical subsystems would provide a more holistic evaluation of the system's behavior, leading to increased precision, reliability, and efficiency in radiation therapy delivery.

Output

We are expecting the output to be prototypes of investigated methods. The above shall be documented in a report (the Master Thesis), which should include:

What you bring

Why should you join Elekta?

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. You will be part of our international innovative team and given the opportunity to learn and develop. In addition to this, you will be entitled to payment in this Thesis Worker role.

Hiring Process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and resumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail. Start date: January/February 2025. Last day of applying is 13th December, 2024.

For questions, please contact the responsible TA Partner Oscar Persson at oscar.persson@elekta.com.

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