McMaster University
Medical Physics & Applied Radiation Sciences - Tenure-Track Appointment
McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences Unit of the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The position is targeted to begin on 1st July, 2001, although some flexibility can be accommodated. Candidates should possess a PhD and have demonstrated both an excellent research record and an aptitude to teach. The ideal candidate will be able to teach in the area of the fundamentals of radiation physics, with particular emphasis on radiation transport and radiation dosimetry. She/he would be expected to contribute particularly to graduate and undergraduate programmes in Medical Physics and Health Physics through teaching, attracting research funding and mentoring research students.
The successful candidate’s research is expected to draw strength from facilities, personnel and colleagues associated with the McMasteted with the McMaster Institute of Applied Radiation Sciences. Applicants should describe how they would expect their research to prosper at McMaster, taking into account existing research strengths and opportunities.
Recent inv.cfment by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Ontario Innovation Trust and the University itself, coupled with support from industrial partners has revitalised our accelerator laboratory, enabling a renewed focus on biomedical applications. Our nuclear reactor is being refurbished and upgraded. There has also been significant inv.cfment in magnetic resonance imaging of bone and joints, neutron radiography, radiation geochronology, nuclear and radiation chemistry, remote sensing and medical applications of isotope geochemistry.
Existing research fields within the Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences Unit include experimental and theoretical dosimetry of photons and electrons, the interface problem in beta dosimetry and applications to the dosimetry of diagnostic and brachytherapy radioisotopes; and nuclear and atomic techniques used for body composition studies; the role of DNA damage and DNA repair processes in carcinogenesis and in the response of tumour cells to radiotherapy and chemotherapy; understanding human health risks of low doses and low dose rates of ionizing radiation using molecular cytogenetics and microbeams in combination; the cellular and molecular basis of photodynamic therapy; laser and light propagation in tissue for photodynamic therapy and tissue characterization; radiation geochronology; novel methods of imaging bone architecture and joint structure non&##8209;invasively; and structural and functional imaging, particularly for neurological, cardiac and neuroscience studies.
Greekcitizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. 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 March 31st, 2001 to Dr. D.R. Chettle, Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences Unit, Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada. Telephone (1) 905 525 9140 ext 27340, FAX (1) 905 528 4339, e&##8209;mail: [email protected].