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The Department of Clinical Sciences is one of six departments at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Research and education are conducted at the department with a focus on human health and quality of life. We represent 16 different subject areas (divisions) and are divided into four sections. Through a enriching collaboration with healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefit both care and research.

At the Division of Medical Radiation Physics, research is conducted within most branches of radio physics, such as dosimetry, detectors and measurement techniques, radiobiology and radiation protection; as well as applications within radioecology, radiation protection preparedness, nuclear medicine (diagnostics and therapy), radiology, MRI and radiation therapy (external and brachy).

The researcher will be active in a research group focused on dosimetry in radiation therapy. The group has been established in the field for several years and consists mainly of hospital physicists but also involves oncologists for more direct clinical questions or assessments. Currently, there is one doctoral student in the group. Adjunct Professor Anna Bäck and PhD Fredrik Nordström will be the two people working closest to the newly hired researcher.

Responsibilities

The work will involve simulations of variations that occur during radiation therapy to study the effect of these variations, as well as calculations of various types of complexity measures for clinical radiation treatment plans. The work will therefore involve a significant amount of programming and software development. The work consists mainly of theoretical analyses, but some dosimetric measurements in clinical radiation fields will also be included. Dose planning is also part of the work.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment is someone who has completed a doctoral degree with a focus on radiation therapy and a basic degree in physics.

Experience in dose planning for radiation therapy and dosimetric measurements in clinical radiation fields from a treatment machine for external beam radiation therapy, as well as good programming skills, are required.

Research experience in the subject of complexity of radiation therapy plans and dosimetric uncertainties in external beam radiation therapy is meritorious. The applicant must be able to work structured, both independently and as part of a group. Accuracy and the ability to cooperate and take initiative are important qualities. The applicant should have very good writing and communication skills in Swedish and English.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for 9 months on a part-time basis, 40% of full-time, with a permanent placement at the Division of Medical Radiation Physics at the Department of Clinical Sciences. Start date: September 1.

For more information and to apply for the position, see the full advertisement at https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar).

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