Postdoctor in Radiation Physics
Göteborgs universitet / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Göteborg
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At the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Deptartment of Radiation Physics, research on various aspects and uses of radiation are included. Ionizing radiation is a part of radiation therapy and diagnosis with x-rays and radioactive substances, and non-ionizing radiation is included in diagnosis with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. In the environmental radiology radiation sources in our environment and transport of radioactive materials in biological systems are studied. Knowledge of the impact of radiation on living cells and organisms (radiation biology) is important for assessing the radiation risks. The current research group conducts studies in environmental radiology and radioecology.
Subject area
Radiation Physics
Subject area description
Within Radiation physics, sources and effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are studied, along with the applications in e.g. medicine and industry.
Job assignments
The postdoctoral fellow will work within a project which is a cooperation between the University of Gothenburg, Lund University and Örebro University, with the main aim to provide Swedish authorities with descriptions of the problems encountered following a severe fallout of long-lived radioactive substances, and how the best combination of countermeasures are chosen in order to protect the public from exposure to ionizing radiation, taking economical and societal factors into account.
In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will:
• develop methods for estimation of whole body burden by measurements in the affected areas, e.g. by measurements using medical equipment for nuclear diagnostics
• develop a long term program for measurements of members of the public in the affected areas, regarding the extent of the measurements as well as the frequency of repetitive measurements
• develop methods for whole body measurements of large population groups after a fallout of long-lived radioactive elements
• contribute to ongoing modelling of external and internal radiation doses to people following a radioactive fallout.
This work includes (but is not restricted to):
• methods to calibrate gamma cameras for determining whole body burden of radionuclides
• mathematical calibration of a whole body counter with scanning bed geometry
• use of calculational tools for internal dosimetry.
Eligibility
To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher the applicant should hold a PhD in in radiation physics or comparable subjects. Since postdoctoral constitutes a qualifying appointment for junior researchers, we aim to target those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years from the application deadline.
Assessment
Documented research experience of modelling and simulations with Monte Carlo methods, and internal dose assessment will be meritorious. Experience in whole body measurements will be meritorious. Other important qualities include strong personal motivation, being able to work structured, organized and independent, curiosity, accuracy and good teamwork and fluency in writing and speaking English. Personal appropriateness will be given importance. After the qualitative overall assessment of competence and proficiency, applicants will be selected which are deemed to have the best conditions for implementing and developing current tasks and contributing to a positive development of the research group.
Employment
The employment is a fixed-term employment of 2 years full-time at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Radiation Physics, University of Gothenburg. First day of employment: 2018-06-01
For further information:
Regarding the position please contact professor Mats Isaksson; phone: +46 31-342 38 49 or e-mail:
mats.isaksson@radfys.gu.se Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives How to apply
For further information and how to apply, please visit:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities Closing date: 2018-02-23
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Publiceringsdatum2018-02-05Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-02-23
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PAR 2018/137
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Box 100
40530 GÖTEBORG
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 3944798
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