PhD student in radiation therapy and medical imaging
Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Radiation Biology - Lyng's Research Group, Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Ullernchausseen 70, 0379 Oslo
Om jobben
Stillingstittel
PhD student
Type ansettelse
Engasjement, heltid 100%
Arbeidsspråk
Engelsk
Antall stillinger
1
Project description
We are seeking a dedicated, creative and enthusiastic PhD student at our Department of Radiation Biology. The position is available for 3 years. The position will be associated with Heidi Lyng's research activity on clinical radiation biology. The selected candidate is expected to work on a project were MR images are used to study the effect of radiation therapy in prostate cancer patients. A goal is also to investigate if a selected group of prostate cancer patients can benefit from proton therapy, which will be available at Oslo University hosptial from 2025. The project is highly cross-disciplinary, with vital contributions from physics, biology and oncology.
Duties and responsibilities
Tasks
The project will involve analysis of MR images using in house develeoped programs and development of new methods to extract biological information from prostate cancer. Furthermore, the candidate will be instumental in quality assuring MR imaging working in close collaboration with radiologist and diagnostic physecist.
- Write protocols, reports and paper drafts
- Collect and analyze data
- Participate and engage in collaborations, meetings and scientific discussions
- Assist MSc- and PhD-students and researchers
Qualifications
Qualifications
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Master in medical physics, biophysics, or equivalent
- Significant, proven experience with image analysis
- Strong practical and theoretical insight into MR imaging
- Fluent in oral and written English
It is a great advantage if the candidate has the following qualifications:
- Experience with Matlab programming
- Experience with MR quality assurance
- Knowledge on radiation biology and radiotherapy
Your application must include:
- A cover letter including a brief account of your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for applying for the position
- CV
- Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor, master,
Personal qualities
Personal qualities
We look for a person with the following personal qualities:
- Have the capacity to complete tasks in a timely and structured manner
- Have high working capacity, be ambitious and highly motivated
- Be observant and have an eye for details
- Have excellent collaboration and communications skills and the ability, willingness and commitment to contribute in an interdisciplinary team
We can offer
- An exciting research project on experimental proton therapy in new research laboratories at Oslo University Hospital
- An inspiring, friendly and inclusive working environment
- An exciting research environment with a multidisciplinary profile and opportunities for academic development
Kontaktinformasjon
Heidi Lyng, Enhetsleder, 97683759, heidi.lyng@rr-research.noTord Hompland, Prosjektleder, +4793224425, tord.hompland@rr-research.no
Arbeidssted
Ullernchausseen 700379 Oslo
Nøkkelinformasjon:
Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HFReferansenr.: 4802588300
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 28.04.2024
Om bedriften
Annonsedata
Rapporter annonse- Stillingsnummer
2627105
- Sist endret
29. april 2024
- Hentet fra
talentech
- Referanse
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