Postdoctor in Medical Radiation Sciences

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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections.

Research in the field of medical radiation sciences is conducted within most branches of radiation physics, such as dosimetry, detectors and measurement techniques, radiobiology, and radiation protection; as well as applications in radioecology, radiation protection preparedness, nuclear medicine (diagnostics and therapy), X-rays, MRIs, and radiation therapy (external and brachytherapy).

The postdoctoral fellow will be active in a research group focusing primarily on alpha-particle emitting radionuclides for molecularly targeted radiotherapy of cancer. The group is interdisciplinary and includes physicists, radiochemists and oncologists. Currently the group has three PhD-students, one in physics and two in radiochemistry. The work involves both pre-clinical and clinical research, and has led to a completed clinical phase I trial on the treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer using the alpha emitter astatine-211. Recently, a new track was started aimed at developing novel treatments for children with metastatic neuroblastoma.

Subject area 

Medical Radiation Sciences 

Subject area description 

Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine/Dosimetry 

Duties 

The work will include planning and analysis of experiments, as well as the practical work required to carry out both in vitro and in vivo experimental studies. The work will also include theoretical analysis and computational calculations using e.g. MATLAB. The work will require personal characteristics suitable for delicate hands-on practical work such as cultivation of tumor cell lines, cell growth analysis, cell binding studies, measurements of radioactivity, tissue sectioning, histological staining and work with pre-clinical experimental models.

The research and experiments will be conducted in close interaction with the supervisors. The postdoctoral fellow will have logistical and practical support from the research group but must also be able to function independently. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.   

Assessment criteria 

The applicant must have a PhD-degree in biology, physics or medical radiation sciences. It is understood that the applicant masters scientific writing in English and has good general communication skills in English both orally and in writing. Especially meritorious is previous experience of practical laboratory work with radioactive substances, bio-experimental methods, pre-clinical experiments and calculations of radiation dose.

The work requires high degrees of self-motivation, independence and accuracy. The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Of great importance is personal qualities such as commitment, initiative and cooperation skills. 

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, medical radiation sciences. Starting date; As soon as possible  

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate professor Stig Palm; phone: + 4670-393 2303 or e-mail: stig.palm@gu.se or Researcher Tom Bäck; phone: + 4670-697 4058 or e-mail: tom.back@gu.se 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

 

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. The applicant is asked to provide:

1. A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
2. Detailed CV
3. List of publications / manuscripts
4. Description of qualifications in relation to the advertised position
5. Proof of completed PhD exam
6. Contact details of two reference

It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

 

Applications must be received by: 2024-05-16

  

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