Assistant or Associate Professor in Medical Physics (Tenure Track)
Department of Physics and Astronomy - Faculty of Science
RTR 270-082
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Victoria, invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of medical physics. The appointment, effective July 1, 2014, will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor based on the experience of the successful candidate.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.uvic.ca/science/physics/) consists of 22 faculty members with research interests in particle physics, astronomy and cosmology, condensed matter physics, medical physics and ocean physics. The department has a vibrant, CAMPEP-accredited medical physics graduate program, offered in close collaboration with the BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island Centre (VIC). Current research strengths in medical physics include Monte Carlo-based dose calculation, development and application of intensity-modulated radiation therapies, development of gated therapies, electronic portal imaging dosimetry, 3D dosimetry, and spectroscopic investigations of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological tissues. Interdisciplinary research in the medical biophysics-based projects is conducted in partnership with the Deeley Research Centre of VIC. We have close ties to the TRIUMF laboratory in Vancouver, which has programs in PET, medical isotope production and proton irradiation therapy.
Requirements
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics and possess a strong record of independent research in either radiotherapy or medical/molecular imaging as applied to oncology. Prior experience in teaching and graduate supervision is highly desirable. Applicants should be committed to education and training in support of the medical physics education program, and show great promise for future scholarly development. The position includes teaching duties at the undergraduate and graduate level.
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Contact information
A letter of application, CV, publication list, statement of research interests and confidential letters from three referees should be sent by December 8, 2013, to:
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Victoria
phast@uvic.ca
Application deadline
December 8, 2013
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.