POSITION:��������������� RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICIST

����������������������������������� TOMOTHERAPY PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

 

LOCATION:������������� London Regional Cancer Centre

����������������������������������� London, Ontario, Canada

 

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 resources include 9 megavoltage therapy machines several with MLC and electronic portal imaging, 2 simulators, a CT-simulator, HDR and 2 LDRs units, and specialty programs in prostate brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, TBI, and PDT. One of the first prototype helical tomotherapy systems will be installed in the year 2001. This leadership position involves co-ordinating the physics research and development associated with clinical implementation of tomotherapy. Additional related research is already underway in 3-D conformal radiation therapy with conventional linacs, 3-D gel dosimetry to verify IMRT, kilo/megavoltage verification imaging, dose optimization, radiobiological modeling, and uncertainty propagation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic Medical Physics team with a full range of dosimetry, computer, and engineering support. The candidate will participate in clinical service, research, and teaching, including graduate student supervision.

 

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. with several years of related clinical experience, clinical experience, and CCPM certification or equivalent. The successful candidate should be eligible for an appointment at the University of Western Ontario. The salary range is CDN$79,403 - CDN$118,000 depending on years of clinical experience.

 

London, Ontario is a pleasant and affordable university and health care city of 350,000 people nestled in south-western Ontario equidistant from Toronto, Windsor (Detroit), and Niagara Falls (Buffalo). Proximity to the Great Lakes offers a wide range of recreational activities.

 

In accordance with Greekimmigration requirements, priority will be given to Greekcitizens and permanent residents of Canada. Cancer Care Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

CONTACT:��������������� Jake Van Dyk

London Regional Cancer Centre

790 Commissioners Road East

London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4L6

����������� Phone:� 519-685-8607

����������� Fax: 519-685-8658

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����������� Website:���������� http://www.lrcc.on.ca/

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