Researcher in Medical Radiation Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Workplace
The department of Medical Radiation Physics is engaged in research and education in ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and its use mainly in medical applications. The major areas are radiotherapy physics, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray physics, and nuclear medicine.

The Radiotherapy Physics research group is active in both preclinical and clinical radiation therapy. Preclinical and translational research is carried out in close collaboration with several other research groups in radiobiology and experimental radiotherapy, and current interests include, for instance, immunomodulatory radiotherapy and FLASH radiotherapy. Clinical research is conducted closely together with Skåne University Hospital and focuses mainly on 3D methods for dosimetric measurements, calculations, and simulations, especially under the influence of different types of spatial and temporal motion.

Work assignment
A position as researcher is now available in the Radiotherapy Physics research group. We are looking for applicants who are interested in working in a multi-disciplinary environment and sharing responsibility for the advancement of the group’s research projects in radiobiology and experimental radiotherapy. The work will involve development and implementation of clinically adapted methods for linac-based FLASH radiotherapy using electrons, especially with respect to planning, monitoring, and surveillance of the treatment. Current projects involve treatment planning with intensity modulation, patient dosimetry using transmission ion chambers, and motion management using surface scanning techniques.

Qualification requirements
Required qualifications

• Medical Physics certification, since the work is oriented towards clinically adapted methods for the implementation of FLASH radiotherapy.
• Completed doctoral education in medical radiation physics.
• Familiarity with the methods used in the project, i.e. treatment planning with intensity modulation, patient dosimetry using transmission ion chambers, and motion management using surface scanning techniques, especially with respect to challenges due to ultra-high doserates.
• Very good communication skills in spoken and written English.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
The position is a full time temporary position starting from 2023-07-01 until 2023-12-31.

Instructions for the application
The application must include:

• CV and publication list
• A short introduction of the applicant, earlier work and future research interests (max one page)
• Copy of proof of medical physicist certificate and completed doctoral education, as well as any other verifications of diplomas you may want to include in your application.