JOB POSTINGS
Posted on: Oct 23rdTing Yim Lee Chair in Cardiac Computed Tomography Imaging Research
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Assistant Professor
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Radiotherapy Physicist
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Medical Physics Resident
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Medical Physics Residency Positions
Download Full Description of OpportunityPosted on: Sep 10th
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Position: The University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI) are seeking a talented post-doctoral fellow to join us in Vancouver, BC. The research will take place at the Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy lab (Qurit.ca) under the guidance of Dr. Arman Rahmim and Dr. Carlos Uribe.
The fellow will work in close collaboration with clinical research and imaging experts from UBC, BCCRI, and our industry partners. The efforts will include development and assessment of image processing and quantification methods (e.g. radiomics, machine learning), particularly as applied to single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) for theranostic imaging. The research will aim at improving the clinical value of quantitative cancer images.
Our Qurit lab (pronounced Cure-it!) consists of a multicultural and multidisciplinary group of people located at the BCCRI, and provides unique opportunities for our trainees and researchers to freely explore creative ideas in a supportive environment. The infrastructure includes three new state-of-the-art PET/CT scanners allowing to push the limits of modern technology. Moreover, the close connection with the clinical environment allows for translation of novel methods to our cancer clinics in Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a PhD in medical physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field. Prior experience in image reconstruction, image processing or machine learning is a requirement. The candidate should be highly motivated with a strong interest and commitment to research. Curiosity and creativity with an aim towards independent research as well as good communication skills are also emphasized.
The initial appointment is for one year, and can be extended based on performance.
If you want to innovate and make a difference in cancer care this is the right place for you. Apply today!
Application: Interested candidates should send a CV, complete list of past research topics and publications, and names of three references to Jayne Hunter (JHunter@bccancer.bc.ca). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posted on: Sep 9th
Faculty Medical Physicist
The University of California Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology is recruiting a faculty position for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (HSCP). Expectations of a HSCP series are primarily clinical and include teaching, service and scholarly and/or creative activities.
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, Davis is searching for a faculty medical physicist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field of study pertinent to medical physics, be board eligible/certified, and have a publication record commensurate with documented experience. For the Associate level, a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to participate and/or provide significant leadership in the advanced clinical and research programs in image-guided IMRT and VMAT, SBRT, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, in vivo dosimetry, and informatics infrastructure development. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach in our medical physics courses for physician and physics residents, as well as contribute to continuing medical education efforts for all of our staff.
The Radiation Oncology Department is located in the NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California. We have full-member status with the NRG-Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, an ACGME accredited physician residency training program, and CAMPEP accreditation for our medical physics residency program. There are research affiliations with the UC Davis School of Veterinarian Medicine, UC Davis Biomedical Engineering, and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and clinical affiliations with Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Truckee, Dignity-Mercy Cancer Center, Merced, and Rideout Cancer Center, Marysville. Our Sacramento facility has two matched Elekta Synergy linacs with Agility MLC, AlignRT TomoTherapy HDA, GammaKnife ICON, Image-guided HDR Brachytherapy (IGBT) suite with Samsung Neurologica Mobile CT, Mosaiq EMR, RayStation treatment planning, and is committed to providing the most advanced treatment delivery and image-guided technologies. Our IGBT Special Procedure Suite is located within the department, and it is a substantial asset to our highly regarded brachytherapy programs that serve patients from Northern California and Nevada.
Clinical Experience: Board certified or eligible (ABR or CCPM) are required for this position, which includes experience in radiation therapy treatment planning and dosimetry with external beam and sealed source radioactive materials. The successful applicant will join our other faculty on the Approved List of the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch as an individual approved to perform Radiation Shielding Design, Therapy Machine Calibrations, and Radiation Protection Surveys in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 17, sections 30305(a)(5), 30312(b)(4), and 30312(b)(5).
Teaching Experience: The Department offers a CAMPEP accredited residency in clinical radiation therapy physics and participation in teaching within the training program is expected of all physics faculty. Each year a 50+ lecture series on radiation therapy physics is offered to medical students, residents, and fellows on a wide range of topics in medical physics in accordance with the syllabus recommended by the American Board of Radiology and CAMPEP. Lecturers include faculty from within Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, School of Veterinary Medicine, and guest lecturers from other institutions. Written, oral, and mock exams are offered by the faculty for training purposes in addition to clinical rotations with the residents that may include participation in clinical research projects, typically involving technology development within the clinics established and emerging programs.
Research Experience: This position is predominately clinical and teaching, however there is ample opportunity for clinically applied research. The department has an NIH grant for participation in NRG Oncology clinical trials, and several of the faculty have funded research from both public and industry sources. Research opportunities within the department will be enhanced in 2020-21 with new technology to two new Versa-HD linear accelerators with 6D couch, RayStation advanced treatment planning, SunNuclear Suncheck quality assurance system, Elekta Oncentra-Flexitron high dose rate applicator system, and the Gamma-knife Icon CBCT system for SRS. Options for faculty tracks with varying degrees of research participation in addition to clinical service are available.
Administrative Experience: Effective communication skills, success in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrated experience in adhering to policies and procedures are important aspects of this position. Experience in professional service including committees, leadership experience, and professional societies are encouraged and supported. Diversity/Collegiality: Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
Basic Qualifications: •A Ph. D, equivalent degree is required •Board certified or eligible (ABR or CCPM) in radiation therapy physics •Effective communication skills and success in working in a collaborative research environment are essential. •Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially •Teaching experience: including delivery of required lectures and course design.
Preferred Qualifications: o A track record in research publications and funding that are directly related to the mission of Radiation Oncology is preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For full consideration, applications must be received by September 30, 2020; however, the position will remain open until filled through June 30, 2021. Interested applicants should respond with a cover letter, a statement of diversity, a statement of teaching, current CV, and contact information for 3 references: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03640. All documents must be submitted as a PDF file.
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/)
Posted on: Sep 8th
Medical Physicist
The BC Cancer is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Abbotsford and Prince George. The BC Cancer’s Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC.
British Columbia, Canada
Medical Physicist
Centre for the North – Prince George, BC
Permanent full-time Opportunity
Applications are invited for the position of Medical Physicist for the Centre for the North in Prince George, BC. The Centre for the North is a full service cancer care facility with two TrueBeam treatment machines and a large bore GE CT simulator with 4D imaging capabilities. Brachytherapy program includes a GammaMed HDR remote afterloader and an US unit for prostate imaging. ARIA is the provincial Patient Management System with a common database and the province uses Eclipse and Variseed systems for Treatment Planning. State of the art treatment techniques such as RapidArc, IGRT, SABR and DIBH are fully operational along with participation in major clinical trials. The centre has active research programs for automation in treatment planning and 3D Printing applications for RT. Current complement of Physics staffing includes 3 FTE Physicists (which this position expands to 4 FTEs), 1 FTE Physics Assistant and 2 FTE Radiation Therapy Service Technologists.
Reporting to the Medical Physics Leader, the successful candidate is expected to participate fully in all clinical services, treatment planning, quality assurance and development of new treatment techniques and protocols. Excellent research and development opportunities exist for the successful candidate. Academic appointments with the University of Northern BC in Prince George are possible for appropriately qualified candidates.
Candidates should have a Master or Doctorate degree in Medical Physics. Preference will be given to those with a minimum of two years of experience as a medical physicist or with the successful completion of residency from an Accredited Program in Radiation Oncology Physics with special emphasis on Treatment Planning training. Exceptional candidates not meeting these requirements may be considered, however the MCCPM certification or its equivalent is a prerequisite for advancement. We offer a competitive compensation package.
In Prince George, you will be close to pristine wildernesses, enjoy access to some of the most beautiful and desirable places in Canada, and have limitless options for the lifestyle you desire.
Interested individuals should forward a covering letter and detailed curriculum vitae with the names of three references to:
Narinder Sidhu, Ph.D., MCCPM, FCCPM, DABMP, FCOMP
Professional Practice Leader of Medical Physics for Centre of North at narinder.sidhu@bccancer.bc.ca with copy to Charity Kingsley at charity.kingsley@bccancer.bc.ca
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Posted on: Sep 1st
Nuclear Medicine Regional Radiation Safety Officer
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Medical Physicist - BC Cancer, Vancouver Centre
BC Cancer is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation, survivorship and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, and Prince George.
Medical Physicist
BC Cancer - Vancouver Centre
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre is the largest treatment facility within BC Cancer and works in close collaboration with the BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), both of which are in close proximity. Applications are invited for the position of Medical Physicist at the Vancouver Centre. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated team of physicists supporting an active Radiation Therapy Program equipped with state of the art technology including 10 linear accelerators ( 9Varian linacs (TrueBeams, Varian iXs) and a VEROTM), gated and tracked treatment delivery, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, total body irradiation, SABR, SRS/SRT and pediatric radiotherapy. Vancouver makes extensive use of VMAT and Monte Carlo based dose calculations for quality assurance and clinical research. Our cyclotron-based PET-CT functional imaging program provides a collaborative environment for advanced treatment planning and patient care, in addition to on-site MRI and diagnostic imaging. Treatment planning is performed on EclipseTM, iPlanTM, RayStationTM and MIM MaestroTM, and a province-wide AriaTM network.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in clinical and academic service and participate in clinical research and educational programs. We run a CAMPEP accredited graduate medical physics program in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a province-wide CAMPEP accredited BCC Medical Physics Residency program. A wide variety of collaborative research opportunities exist across BCC and UBC.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Medical Physics with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Radiation Therapy Physics. Preference will be given to applicants who are CCPM or ABR certified. Exceptional candidates not meeting these requirements may be considered.
Join our dynamic and innovative family of health care practitioners in British Columbia, and enjoy Canada’s West Coast lifestyle with this unique opportunity.
Interested individuals should forward a covering letter and detailed curriculum vitae with the names of three references to:
Cheryl Duzenli, PhD, MCCPM, FCCPM
Medical Physics Professional Practice Leader
cduzenli@bccancer.bc.ca (copy to Mary Robles at mrobles@bccancer.bc.ca)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca
For more information about BC Cancer, please visit the website at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Posted on: Aug 25th
