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A postdoctoral position is available
immediately in the Medical Physics Division, Department of Radiation
Oncology at the Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. The successful
candidate will be working with other researchers to develop novel
technologies for image-guided radiation therapy. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone to apply imaging physics knowledge to clinical
radiation therapy.
Facility and Equipment:
Washington University School of Medicine is consistently ranked as one
of the top five medical schools in the country, and its Alvin J. Siteman
Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive
cancer center. The Department of Radiation Oncology is well equipped
with advanced treatment planning and therapy delivery systems, including
4 Varian (2 Trilogy units), 2 Elekta Precise accelerators, 2 Tomotherapy
planning and delivery units, a Gamma Knife planning and delivery system,
2 HDR units, 2 Philips CT-simulators, a 1.5T MRI simulator. A PET-CT
scanner will be added soon. In early 2009, we take delivery of the
world’s first compact, single room proton therapy machine.
Qualifications:
The goal of this project is to develop and integrate advanced MRI
techniques for radiotherapy guidance and response assessment. Close
collaborations with medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and other
clinician scientists within the Department as well as the University are
therefore highly expected. Candidates must be highly motivated and have
a strong background in MRI or medical physics. Experience in pulse
sequences development, RF coil design, or image processing is highly
desired. A PhD degree in MR physics, engineering or a closely-related
field is required and candidates should be willing to work in a
multi-disciplinary environment.
Contact Info:
Qualified candidates should submit his/her CV and three names of
references that can provide letters of reference to the following
address:
Jian-Ming Zhu, PhD
Department of Radiation Oncology
Washington University School of Medicine
4921 Parkview Place, Campus Box 8224
St. Louis, MO 63110
Email: zhu22@wustl.edu
Screening of applicants is open until the position is filled. Washington
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Competitive Salary.
Benefits:
Eligibility is according to the school's guidelines for postdoctoral
appointee.
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