McMaster University invites applications for a 3 year contractually limited position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Radiation Sciences Unit of the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The position is to begin on 1st July, 1999, or as soon thereafter as possible. Candidates should possess a PhD and have demonstrated both an excellent research record and an aptitude to teach. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the strongly physics based undergraduate Honours Medical & Health Physics programme and the graduate programmes in Health & Radiation Physics and Medical Physics.

She/he will be expected to develop and provide leadership to her/his own independent research. It would be desirable for this to interact with one of the existing research fields within the Radiation Sciences Unit. These include laser and light propagation in tissue for photodynamic therapy and tissue characterization and the cellular and molecular basis of photodynamic therapy; the role ofthe role of DNA damage and DNA repair processes in carcinogenesis and in the response of tumour cells to radiotherapy and chemotherapy; novel methods of imaging bone architecture and joint structure non-invasively; dosimetry of diagnostic and brachytherapy radioisotopes; imaging in PET and MRI, particularly for neurological and cardiac studies; and nuclear and atomic techniques used for body composition studies. McMaster has major facilities for Radiation Science research, including a nuclear reactor, an accelerator laboratory and a cyclotron used for production of PET isotopes.

In accordance with Greekimmigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Greekcitizens and permanent residents. McMaster University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

Applications, including a statement of research interests and letters from three referees should be sent by April 30th, 1999 to Dr. D.R. Chettle, Radiation Sciences Unit, Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada. 'phone (1) 905 525 9140 ext 27340, FAX (1) 905 528 4339, e-mail: [email protected].

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