EFOMP - European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics

Job opportunities in Medical Physics:

 February 2012

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science (FEAS) invites applications for two faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, with the appointments to be effective ideally by July 2012. These new faculty positions will be part of a growing area at Ryerson that includes a B.Sc. in Medical Physics, new PhD programs in Biomedical Physics and Molecular Science, a stand-alone B.Eng. program in Biomedical Engineering, and related graduate degree programs in science and engineering. A B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences is currently under development. At present, four of the Faculty’s ten research chairs are in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.

Committed to excellence in education and research, FEAS has 4,800 undergraduate students in 15 undergraduate programs, and 1,000 graduate students in 13 master’s and six doctoral programs. With facilities such as the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (a state-of-the-art science, technology, and research facility spanning almost an entire city block in downtown Toronto), its 230 faculty members focus on practical and relevant research by working with private and public partners, university colleagues in Ontario, across Canada and around the world and through affiliations with some of Canada’s largest corporations and organizations. In the past four years, the Faculty’s external research funding has grown by 75%, its peer-reviewed publications have grown over 160%, and graduate student enrollment has increased by 400%.

Later this year, a newly created and approved Faculty of Science will distinguish itself by developing a distinctive leadership niche in research, teaching and innovation. Its founding departments (Chemistry and Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics) are already recognized for their internationally renowned faculty and research, and as funded engines of research and innovation that are well positioned to strengthen these foci in the future. Programs at the master’s and doctoral levels are well subscribed and encourage a robust culture of interdisciplinary scholarship, research, innovation and critical analysis.

Located in downtown Toronto, Ryerson University is known for innovative programs built on the interaction of theoretical and practically oriented learning. Close to 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level programs, distinguished by a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, are offered to approximately 28,000 students. Guided by a bold new Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a recent Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Ryerson is a mature university with a significant profile in higher education, and a strong reputation with national business, government, community, and industrial leaders. For more information, please visit www.ryerson.ca.

Candidates will have original, innovative and high quality research programs within biomedical engineering and/or biomedical sciences and be well-established in terms of publications, research funding and teaching competencies. Focus areas of particular interest include: magnetic resonance imaging, molecular imaging and other medical imaging areas; biomaterials with medical applications; biomedical instrumentation and sensors; biomechanics; and molecular, cell and animal models of human disease with a particular focus on cancer, infectious disease or immunity.  The successful candidates will be appointed to a relevant department within one of the two Faculties, and will contribute extensively to interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty, and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

The departmental search committees will begin to consider potential candidates immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should include a letter of interest (incorporating a record of teaching effectiveness and a brief (1-2 page) five year research program plan), curriculum vitae, the department with which they would like to be to be affiliated, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without consent of the candidate), and may be forwarded electronically, in confidence, to:

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.

1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801

Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7

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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Medical Physics in Christchurch / New Zealand

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Applications are invited for a continuing (similar to tenured) position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (equivalent to US Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, respectively) in the subject area of Medical Physics - Radiation Physics.

Applicants with an active research programme in the area of Medical Physics and in particular Radiation Physics will be considered. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or a related discipline and have demonstrated strong scholarly and research achievements as well as teaching experience in the area of Medical Physics appropriate for the level of application. Postdoctoral research experience in Radiotherapy and/or an interest in medical imaging is desirable.

The appointee will be required to teach and co-ordinate undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Medical Physics and related areas and to supervise graduate theses.

The successful applicant should be able to inspire and motivate students and work within a collegial environment. The appointee will be expected to publish regularly in high-impact journals, to contribute to collaborative research and to actively seek and obtain funding in support of research.

Based in Christchurch New Zealand, the University of Canterbury is known for its world class research, inspirational teaching, vibrant campus environment and diverse academic community.

Located on a picturesque campus, the University offers an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, recreation centre, pharmacy, book shop and cafs. The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions, support for attendance at international conferences, and superannuation benefits. You'll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development. The University is a smoke-free campus.
Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to Professor Roger Reeves, Head of Department, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Dr Juergen Meyer, Medical Physics Director of Studies, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Further details about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/.

For further information and to apply online visit please visit http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/job_vacancies.shtml