The University of Alberta Department of Oncology and
The Cross Cancer Institute Invite Applications for

MEDICAL PHYSICIST

An academic medical physicist position (Assistant or Associate Professor) is available through the University of Alberta (Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Physics) at the Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute (CCI). The applicant should have a Ph.D. in medical physics or a closely related discipline, and a minimum of two years experience in Radiation Therapy Physics. Preference will be given to applicants with CCPM certification or the equivalent (ABR, ABMP).

The CCI is a free-standing comprehensive cancer centre that serves the population of Edmonton and northern ation of Edmonton and northern Alberta, providing tertiary level diagnostic and treatment services, conducting cancer research and participating in professional education.

The facilities of the CCI include seven Varian linear accelerators, a cobalt unit, an orthovoltage x-ray machine, a CT-simulator, three conventional simulators, in-house developed and Helax treatment planning systems; comprehensive diagnostic, CT, MRI and SPECT imaging systems. The brachytherapy program includes: MicroSelectron HDR, Selectron LDR, two MicroSelectron LDRs, and an NPS brachytherapy treatment planning system. A cyclotron and PET facility for oncological applications will be built starting in June 2000, and a prototype helical tomotherapy system will be installed in early 2001. There exists extensive computer, electronic, and mechanical facilities in the department.

Scientific research in Medical Physics includes work on intensity modulation planning, delivery, and verification; brachytherapy planning, and image-guided adaptive radiotherapy. Clinical research includes participation in 3D conformal radiotherapy clinical trials of the RTOG. Teaching responsibilities are within the medical physics graduate program, the radiation oncology residency training program, and the in-house radiation therapist training school.

The candidate will beill be expected to establish an independent research program. The level of the appointment and the amount of guaranteed research time will be commensurate with the qualifications of the candidate.

In accordance with GreekImmigration requirements, priority will be given to Greekcitizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please submit a resume with the names of three referees to B. Gino Fallone, Ph.D., FCCPM, ABMP; Medical Physics, University of Alberta, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2, Tel. 780 432-8522, FAX 780 432-8615, Email [email protected].

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