THE OTTAWA REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE
is currently seeking to recruit a
MEDICAL PHYSICIST
to participate in all aspects of its high tech clinical radiotherapy physics activities.
The Centre is equipped with 6 linear accelerators, 2 cobalt units, 3 simulators including a CT Sim. Multileaf collimators and portal imaging are also being used. The Centre also has extensive programs in stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy and TBI. In addition, the Centre is well-equipped with a host of other radiotherapy and physics equipment and has extensive electronic and machine shop facilites and support.
The Medical Physics program has a strong academic component operating through the Department of Physics and Radiology at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa and includes a graduate Medical Physics program of 14 students. These programs are coupled with active research in radiotherapy and imaging physics as well as biophysics. The Medical Physics Department of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre currently employs 7 physicists and is offering the successful candidate an excellent opportunity for Research and Academic activities. Faculty appointments may be commensurate with experience.
The position requires a postgraduate degree in Physics, or equivalent (PhD. Preferred) and a minimum one year radiotherapy physics experience, certification by the CCPM or equivalent is required.
The Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic medical physics team.
Qualified candidates may submit a detailed curriculum vitae and list of references to:
G.P. Raaphorst, Head, Dept. of Medical Physics
Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
503 Smyth Road Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1H 1C4
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER