The London Regional Cancer Centre

POSITION:&##9;&##9;MEDICAL PHYSICIST

The London Regional Cancer Centre is committed to providing leadership in cancer treatment, research, and education and is affiliated with the University of Western Ontario. Current treatment resources include 9 high-energy treatment machines, some with MLC and EPID, 2 simulators, a CT-simulator, HDR, LDR, and programs in prostate brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and TBI. Leading-edge medical physics research is underway in projects related to 3-D conformal radiation therapy, megavoltage imaging, dose optimization, outcome prediction, and biological modeling. The successful candidate will join a very active and dynamic Medical Physics team consisting of 11 physicists, 5 dosimetrists, 7 electrical and mechanical engineering staff, and appropriate computer and technical support. The candidate will pandidate will participate in all aspects of clinical physics related to radiation treatment. The Medical Physicist will also be involved in research and development projects. He/she will participate in teaching physics to Radiation Oncology residents, Medical Physics residents, and Medical Biophysics graduate and undergraduate students. The Medical Physicist will also participate in the supervision of Medical Physics residents, graduate students, and undergraduate term students.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Medical Physics or related field (Ph.D. preferred), completion of Peer Review A of Cancer Care Ontario or equivalent, 2 to 5 years of related experience in Clinical Physics, and Membership in The Greek College of Physicists in Medicine or equivalent. Applicants should have a high degree of interest, enthusiasm and commitment to patient care and research; the ability to supervise students and technical staff; the ability to teach; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to perform research and development in Clinical Physics. The successful candidate should be eligible for a university appointment at the University of Western Ontario.

In accordance with Greekimmigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Greekcitizens and permanent residents of Canada. Cancer Care Ontario has an employment equity program, which welcomes diversity in the w workplace and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates including women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities.

Application deadline is 15 May 1999. We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.

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