Postdoctoral researcher in Medical Radiation Physics/MRI - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

About the research group

Department of Medical radiation physics, Malmö have interdisciplinary research projects related to radiation physics for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The research includes health care applications of ionizing and non-ionized radiation (including MRI). Professor Lars E. Olsson is heading the department, which is located at Diagnostic Centre in Malmö, place of employment. However, this particular post-doc will work on the hospitals both in Malmö and Lund (Radiation oncology). You can read about our research via the following link: https://www.msf-malmo.lu.se/

We aim to create a good work environment based on respect and consideration in our relation to each other. We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating to all employees.

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral researcher in Medical radiation physics. The employment is a full-time, fixed-term position, limited to two years. Preliminary starting date is 1st of February 2022 or according to agreement.

Work duties

The first duty will be to develop a MRI-methods which enable generation of synthetic CT images with artificial intelligence from MR images of patients with metallic hip implant using GE MR-scanner 3.0 T. The project includes optimization of MR-protocol, modification/programming of pulse sequences for reduction of image artifacts from the implants. The other major duty, which may be performed on 7T, will be development of functional MRI-methods for tumour characterization, e.g. hypoxia. The research will be designed as studies to be published in peer-reviewed papers.. The duties might include supervision of students at different levels, teaching and projects to develop the activities of the research group. Other tasks may also occur.

Qualifications

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

For appointment to a post-doctoral position, the ability to develop and conduct high quality research and also teaching skills will be evaluated as part of the assessment criteria.

• The assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

The following are also required for the position:

• PhD for medical radiation physics or another relevant field
• Very good knowledge in MRI-physics
• Excellent skills in English speech and writing.

Special emphasis will be placed on certain personal qualities. we are looking for you who have a good ability to cooperate and initiative. The following are considered to be a merit:

• Experience of quantitative MRI-methods, advanced image analysis and programming (e.g. Matlab, Pyhon)
• Experience of supervising students at different levels
• Licence to practice medical physics.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions for your application

The application must contain a personal letter describing how you fulfill the desired qualifications, a CV and diploma.