PhD student in radiation therapy and medical imaging

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.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have

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.no

Tord Hompland, Prosjektleder, +4793224425, tord.hompland@rr-research.no

Arbeidssted

Ullernchausseen 70

0379 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF



Referansenr.: 4802588300

Stillingsprosent: 100%

Regular

Søknadsfrist: 28.04.2024