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Faculty Positions
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, IL. Northern Illinois University is seeking a CHAIR for the Department of Biological Sciences (www.bios.niu.edu. The successful candidate will be expected to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) education, enhance existing research programs in the department, and lead the department’s participation in the Northern Illinois Proton Therapy and Research Center (www.niu.edu/protontherapy. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program, and to contribute to departmental teaching in their area of expertise. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of Biological Science, preferably with a specialty in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or a related field; hold the rank of Full professor; and have a strong record of external funding and productive research. Associate professors with exceptional records of external funding and research are also encouraged to apply. For a more complete description of the position, please see http://www.bios.niu.edu/employment/chair_search.shtml. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, teaching and leadership philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Susan Mini, Search Committee Chair. Electronic submissions are preferred, and must be sent to clasbiologychair@niu.edu. Applications may also be submitted to Susan Mini, Chair of the Search Committee, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Review of complete applications will begin on February 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. NIU values diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidate who support diversity. NIU is an AA/EEO institution. Radiation Safety Officer, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Newark, NJ. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director for Emergency Management and Occupational Health and Safety, the Radiation Safety Officer oversees all aspects of radiation safety at the UMDNJ campuses in Newark, Scotch Plains, and Stratford; clinical and research activities are carried out under several federal and state licenses including an NRC Type A Broad Scope License on the Newark Campus and Limited Scope licenses on the other campuses. The Radiation Safety Officer assures that the University's radiation safety program is carried out in accordance with the UMDNJ Radiation Safety Policy Manual, and State and Federal regulations. The Director/Radiation Safety Officer serves as lead technical expert and works closely with the Radiation Safety Committees to streamline and maintain multiple radiation safety functions while building a successful operations team and providing opportunities for employee growth. The incumbent provides leadership for and supervision of a radiation safety team, including health physicists and radiation safety technologists, that actively assists medical and research staff to adhere to all regulations while enabling the development of innovative medical and scientific techniques. The Radiation Safety Officer oversees the implementation of core programs involving radioisotopes and ionizing radiation-producing equipment, such as protocol development, inventory, waste, inspection, occupational exposure, training, and other related topics, as well as participates in and directs departmental emergency response efforts. The Radiation Safety Officer performs special assignments as directed by the Executive Director for Emergency Management and Occupational Health and Safety (EMOHS), and serves as part of a leadership/management team within EMOHS. http://careers.hodes.com/umdnjcareers/job_detail.asp?JobID=1460429. Radiation Effects Research
Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences is recruiting for a number
of positions at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) in
Hiroshima, Japan. RERF is a bi-national research foundation supported by the
governments of the United States and Japan. The Foundation’s 260 staff are
engaged in long-term epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory studies of
atomic-bomb survivors and their children in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
The findings of these studies have provided the primary basis for
understanding radiation risks and for developing radiation protection
standards worldwide.
The National Academies are nonprofit
organizations headquartered in Washington, DC, that work under an 1863
congressional charter, providing independent advice to the nation on matters
of science, technology, and medicine. EOE/M/F/D/V. Tenure-track Faculty
Position in the RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. The School of Health Sciences (http://healthsciences.purdue.edu)
at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure track and full-time
academic year faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants
from all areas of the radiological sciences are encouraged to apply, but
preference will be given to applicants with expertise in medical physics and
health physics. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and
be able to contribute to teaching in medical and health physics, including
radiation dosimetry, therapy physics, shielding, and radiation
instrumentation. Applicants are expected to supervise graduate students and develop
and maintain an extramurally funded research program. Salary, startup funds
and laboratory space are competitive. The School of Health Sciences has one
of the largest undergraduate and graduate programs in the Radiological
Sciences and is among the top 10 universities in science and engineering.
Interdisciplinary research is highly valued and encouraged. Tenure-track Faculty
Position in Radiobiology - Radiotherapy - Radiation Physics, Université de
Sherbrooke. The
Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology seeks a highly qualified
applicant for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant/Associate/Full
professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish
and run an independent research program and obtain peer-reviewed funding in
the general field of radio-oncology. A commitment to translational research
is desirable but not imperative. Candidates will have a Ph.D. and at least
some post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate will also be expected
to contribute to the teaching /mentoring activities of the department. The
Université de Sherbrooke offers generous start-up funds, a junior chair from
the Canada Foundation for Innovation, quality laboratory space, and the
opportunity to collaborate with both researchers in fundamental fields and
radio-oncologists. The position provides the opportunity to work in a highly
multidisciplinary group, interacting with biologists, chemists, physicists,
computer scientists, and radiation oncologists to further improve the
efficiency of cancer treatment by radiotherapy. Please forward curriculum
vitae, contact information for references, and a brief statement including
accomplishments, current and proposed research objectives, and plans to
emerge as a leader in chosen area to: Professor, Center for
Medical Countermeasures Against Radiological Terrorism, Medical College of
Wisconsin. The
Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a highly-qualified applicant for a
tenure-eligible appointment as a Professor. The successful candidate will
serve as Associate Director of the NIH-funded Medical College of Wisconsin
Center for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiological Terrorism (MCW
CMCRT). Epidemiologist, National
Cancer Institute, NIH.
The Radiation Epidemiology Branch (REB) in the Division of Cancer
Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National
Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
is recruiting for a tenure-track position. The REB focuses on clarifying the
roles of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the etiology of cancer. The
REB actively engages in risk estimation and determining host characteristics
and genetic factors that modify radiation-related cancer risks. REB studies
are a major source of data for key national and international radiation
protection and planning agencies, and REB researchers provide advice to
academic and policy institutions as well as professional organizations on
public health, radiological terrorism, and radiation-related clinical
practice. Medical Physicist/Dose
Computation and Reconstruction Expert, National Cancer Institute, NIH. The Radiation Epidemiology Branch
(REB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National
Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a tenure-track position.
The REB focuses on clarifying the roles of ionizing and non-ionizing
radiation in the etiology of cancer. The REB actively engages in risk
estimation and determining host characteristics and genetic factors that
modify radiation-related cancer risks. REB studies are a major source of data
for key national and international radiation protection and planning
agencies, and REB researchers provide advice to academic and policy
institutions as well as professional organizations on public health,
radiological terrorism, and radiation-related clinical practice. Health Scientist
Administrator, National Cancer Institute, NIH. The candidates of these positions will serve
as Program Directors in the Radiation Research Program (RRP), Division of
Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute. The RRP
encompasses the planning, administration, evaluation, and coordination of
extramural NCI radiation-related research in the areas of biological effects,
diagnosis, and treatment. The types of research funded in RRP cover the
spectrum from physics and chemistry to biology to clinical studies to health
disparities programs. For more information on RRP, please visit: http://www3.cancer.gov/rrp/.
The position description is available at the official website. Associate
Professor/Professor Tenure Track Radiobiology Faculty, Loyola University. The Department of Radiation Oncology at
Loyola University Chicago (LUC) Stritch School of Medicine seeks a
distinguished scholar with expertise in the areas of cancer/radiation biology
at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate must
possess a research record that is appropriate for a tenured appointment
including but not limited to authorship in industry publications and peer
reviewed journals, presentations at national meetings and grant funding for
research initiatives. It is expected that the successful candidate
participate actively in residency and educational programs along with serving
on departmental and university committees. It is also expected that the
successful candidate keep a working laboratory that is funded extramurally
for research on subjects related to radiation and/or cancer biology. Based in
the western suburbs of Chicago, Loyola University Health System is a
quaternary care system with a 61 acre main medical center campus and 14
primary and specialty care facilities in Cook, Will and DuPage counties. The
medical center campus is conveniently located in Maywood, 13 miles west of
the Chicago Loop and 8 miles east of Oak Brook, IL. The heart of the medical
center campus, Loyola University Hospital, is a 589 licensed bed facility
currently undergoing a significant expansion project. It houses a Level 1
Trauma Center, a Burn Center and the Ronald McDonald® Children’s Hospital of
Loyola University Medical Center. Also on campus are the Cardinal Bernardin
Cancer Center, Loyola Outpatient Center, Center for Heart & Vascular
Medicine and Loyola Oral Health Center as well as the Loyola University
Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, the Niehoff School of Nursing and the
Loyola Center for Health & Fitness. The Department of Radiation Oncology
consists of two primary treatment facilities ½ mile apart on common ground,
treating approximately 1,200 patients annually. Salary will be commensurate
with experience. Please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae,
and the names of three references to: Bahman Emami, MD, Chairman of Radiation
Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center Campus, 2160 S. First Ave, Bldg
105, Rm 2932, Maywood, IL 60153, F (708) 216-4498 Academic Senior Radiation
Biologist, Indiana University School of Medicine. The Department of Radiation Oncology,
Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a senior Ph.D. radiation biologist with at
least 12 years of experience in an academi c radiation oncology department
and a proven track record of research in mechanisms of radiation-induced
carcinogenesis in human cells, proton and high LET particle radiobiology,
stereotactic large fraction radiobiology, and experimental therapeutics for
the position of Professor of Radiation Oncology with tenure. The candidate
must also have a minimum of 12 years of experience in teaching Radiation and
Cancer Biology to undergraduates, radiation oncology residents, and fellows
as part of an accredited radiation oncology residency and radiation therapy
technology programs. The candidate will be a senior leader in the division of
Radiation and Cancer biology and act as the research liaison between the
biology, clinical, and medical physics divisions. A Ph.D. in
biophysics/radiation biology in required. The department has active basic
science, translational and clinical programs in gynecological, prostate and
breast external beam and brachytherapy, pediatric radiotherapy, intensity
modulated radiotherapy, Gamma knife radiosurgery, and a developing
partnership with the proton radiotherapy program. Stereotactic body radiation
therapy has also been a major research thrust of the department. Scheduled to
be completed in late 2008, Indiana University is currently building a new
multi-million dollar hospital dedicated to cancer care and research.
Adjoining the current Department of Radiation Oncology, this hospital will
add two new treatment vaults and new technologies to expand our reputation as
a state of the art facility. The IU School of Medicine and the associated
hospitals of Clarian Health- Methodist, IU, and Riley hospital for Children-
are located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Americas 12th largest city
with 1.7 million people. Indianapolis is the perfect mix of big-city
sophistication and genuine Hoosier hospitality. With its arts, culture,
sporting events, history and heritage, Indianapolis is the best-kept secret!
To learn more about this excellent opportunity contact: James Morphis, II,
MD, Chair and William A. Mitchell Professor, IU Radiation Oncology, 535
Barnhill Drive, RT 041, Indianapolis, IN 46204; jmorphis@iupui.edu. Free Radical and Radiation
Biology Program Faculty; University of Iowa.. The University of Iowa is seeking a faculty
position in biology to join the Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program
(FRRBP) within the Department of Radiation Oncology. This position can be
either an associate (pre-tenure track) or assistant professor (tenure track)
faculty position. Responsibilities will include establishing a successful
extramurally supported research program, establishing a record of scholarship
on the national and international level, and teaching in the graduate and
residency training programs. The qualified individual will have a Ph.D. or
equivalent degree in an associated field. The successful candidate will join
a biology division of five faculty members focusing on basic and
translational science in Free Radical and Radiation Biology in the Department
of Radiation Oncology, which includes seven clinical physicians and six
medical physicists. The FRRBP is a Ph.D. granting program and experience with
teaching and mentoring responsibilities is highly desirable. University of
Iowa is located on the rolling hills along the Iowa River in Iowa City, where
the excitement and energy of a Big Ten University town is balanced with an
affordable community with many cultural and recreational amenities.
Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae to John Buatti, M.D. at
the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Radiation
Oncology, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. The University of Iowa is
an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply. Physician Scientist In
Radiation/Tumor Cell Resistance; University of Miami. The University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine is seeking a Physician Scientist M.D./Ph.D. to join the Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Dept. of Radiation Oncology in the area of
tumor cell resistance. Approximately 80% of the scientist’s time will be in
laboratory endeavors for the center’s Molecular Targets and Developmental
Therapeutics Research Program. The department and center are committed to
mentorship for this position. Research into tumor microvasculature,
mechanisms of tumor cell resistance, and pro-survival signaling pathways
(e.g. the PI3K/Akt/FOXO axis) are areas considered. The remaining 20% of the
time will be in clinical Radiation Oncology in one of UM/Sylvester’s 15 site
disease groups. This person also will play an integral role in the Dept. of
Radiation Oncology’s ACGME accredited residency program. Position is on the
Clinician Educator track, and compensation is commensurate with experience.
Startup package will include lab space and equipment as well as postdoctoral
support for 3 years at which time extra-mural funding is anticipated. Must
have or be eligible for Florida medical license. Please forward your CV to Radiation Oncologist Job
Vacancy in Vienna, Austria. A job is available for 2 years (at the United Nations P4 level) in the
Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy Section at the International
Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria. The postholder will be part of an
international team of radiation oncologists in an inspiring and challenging
multiprofessional environment to improve the management of cancer in low and
middle income countries.
The vacancy notice will be
found on the IAEA webpage in a few weeks from now: www.iaea.org Associate Professor or
Professor, Tenure Track Radiobiology Faculty, Department of Radiation
Oncology, University of California, San Francisco. The Department of Radiation Oncology at UCSF
is recruiting a highly experienced and established Radiobiologist as an
Associate Professor or Professor with tenure in the Ladder Rank Series. The
candidate will maintain an active laboratory research program with extramural
funding on subjects related to radiation biology and/or cancer biology,
including mechanisms of DNA damage and repair, mechanism of cell death,
signal transduction pathways involved in the cellular response to ionizing
radiation, and mutagenesis and carcinogenesis resulting from ionizing
radiation. Professional competence must be demonstrated through publication
in peer-reviewed journals, presentation at national and international
meetings, and active interest and competence in research areas relevant to
radiation oncology and radiobiology. The candidate will serve on departmental
committees and university-wide committees. Candidates must have demonstrated
a dedication to teaching, and will be involved in teaching radiation and
cancer biology to medical and physics residents in the Department of
Radiation Oncology, and train student and post-graduate researchers in
subjects relevant to radiation/cancer biology. Salary is open to negotiation.
Applicants should contact: Daphne Haas-Kogan, M.D., Department of Radiation
Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, 1600 Divisadero Street,
Suite H-1031, San Francisco, CA 94143-1708 or e-mail: dhaaskogan@radonc.ucsf.edu. Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor, or Professor In Residence, Radiobiology Faculty, Department of
Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco. The Department of Radiation Oncology
at UCSF is recruiting two Radiobiologists at the Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor, or Professor level in the In Residence Series. The candidate(s)
will maintain active laboratory research programs with extramural funding on
subjects related to radiation biology and/or cancer biology, including
mechanisms of DNA damage and repair, mechanism of cell death, signal
transduction pathways involved in the cellular response to ionizing
radiation, and mutagenesis and carcinogenesis resulting from ionizing
radiation. Professional competence must be demonstrated through publication in
peer-reviewed journals, presentation at national and international meetings,
and active interest and competence in research areas relevant to radiation
oncology and radiobiology. The candidate(s) will serve on departmental
committees and university-wide committees. The candidate(s) will be involved
in teaching radiation and cancer biology to medical and physics residents in
the Department of Radiation Oncology, and train student and post-graduate
researchers in subjects relevant to radiation/cancer biology. Salary is open
to negotiation. Applicants should contact: John Murnane, Ph.D., Department of
Radiation Oncology Research Laboratories, University of California, San
Francisco, 1855 Folsom Street, MCB 200, San Francisco, CA 94143-0806 or
e-mail: jmurnane@radonc.ucsf.edu.
Director of Physics, Indiana
University. The Indiana
University School of Medicine invites applicants for the position of Director
of Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology. This is a full-time
tenured-track faculty position. Minimum of a Ph.D. and 8 years of experience
at a senior level in an academic medical physics setting is required. The
successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader with the experience,
skills and commitment to build a nationally recognized, high quality
clinical, and academic physics program. A proven track record of attracting
extramural funding is also required. Academic rank and remuneration will be
at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications. Scheduled to be
completed in 2008, Indiana University and Clarian are currently building a
new multi-million dollar hospital dedicated to cancer care and research.
Adjoining the current Radiation Oncology department, this hospital will add
two new treatment vaults and new technologies to expand our reputation as a
state of the art facility. Collaboration with the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy
Institute is actively in development and multiple opportunities in developing
clinical physics outreach exist. The hospitals of Clarian Health- Methodist,
IU, and Riley hospital for Children- are located in the heart of
Indianapolis, Indiana, Americas 12th largest city with 1.7 million people.
Indianapolis is the perfect mix of big-city sophistication and genuine
Hoosier hospitality. With its arts, culture, sporting events, history and
heritage, Indianapolis is the best-kept secret! Two Research Scientists in
Radiation Biology, Chalk River Laboratories. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Chalk River
Laboratories is seeking two Radiobiologists for Research Scientist positions
in the Radiation Biology & Health Physics Department. These positions are
intended to support a research focus on the health effects of low dose radiation
exposure. The successful applicants will have overall responsibility for the
day-to-day supervision and management of research activities including;
Candidates must hold a PhD
degree, in a relevant Biological discipline. One position requires a minimum
of 2 years of relevant research experience and is intended for a scientist at
an early stage in his/her career. The second position requires a minimum of 6
years of relevant research experience and is intended for a scientist more
advanced in his/her research career. The candidates must have a demonstrated
ability to publish, as lead author, the results of their scientific research
in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. AECL is particularly interested
in individuals with broad research interests and skills that are able to able
to plan and conduct radiobiology research at the molecular, cell and whole
animal levels. Researchers will be expected to include the concepts of both
targeted and non-targeted low dose radiation effects in their research. The
Branch has a state-of-the-art animal research facility and applicants should
consider how they could use this facility to integrate cell or molecular
research with in vivo models. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada,
must have the ability to effectively interact with staff at various levels
and must be able to communicate fluently in both oral and written English.
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited is an integrated nuclear technology company
providing services to nuclear utilities worldwide. Our 4,000 employees are
focused on delivering R&D support, nuclear services, design and engineering,
construction management, specialist technology, and waste management and
decommissioning in support of CANDU reactor products. Chalk River
Laboratories (CRL), in Chalk River, Ontario, is the site of our major
research facility. The local communities offer a safe, pleasant family
atmosphere with easy access to an abundance of natural beauty and
recreational activities, and are within a reasonable distance from the larger
centers of Ottawa and North Bay. Interested applicants who possess the necessary
qualifications may apply directly at www.aecl.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest;
however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Ron Mitchel, Radiation Biology and Health
Physics Branch, mitchelr@aecl.ca. Director of Radiological
Imaging Research, University of Kansas Medical Center. The Department of Radiology at the
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS is seeking a senior
faculty member to serve as Director of Radiological Imaging Research. The
successful applicant will have an interest in breast imaging, including MRI
and PET, and cancer detection. Requisites include a PhD, in imaging
physics or equivalent, with experience and success in proposal writing, and
publications in peer reviewed journals in the general areas mentioned
above. Duties include originating and directing research, coordinating
with researchers in the Cancer Center and Radiological staff, and teaching
physics to radiology residents and medical students. Medical Center research
assets include a Cancer Center with a full time director and a research
budget, a large university-based research institute, a large clinical patient
base, and state-of-the-art imaging equipment in MRI, PET, CT, digital
mammography, and ultrasound, as well as a clinical radioisotope cyclotron
facility. Applicants should go to the website http://jobs.kumc.edu and enter the position number M0202712
to submit an application. Group Leaders, Radiobiology
Initiative at the University of Oxford. Applicants for Group Leader positions
(equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor appointments in the USA or
Canada) are sought. A generous package of salary and research funding is
available. We are currently seeking to recruit scientists with interests in
imaging in vivo and in DNA damage signalling, but scientists specialising in
any field related to radiation biology are encouraged to apply. Candidates
should hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification, and have an outstanding
publication record. Assistant/Associate
Professor, Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center. The Department of Radiation Oncology at
Duke University seeks an investigator (M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D, D.V.M.) whose
research activities will complement and further develop an already active
translational research program in cancer biology/radiation oncology.
The preference will be given to the candidates having expertise in the area
of molecular/functional imaging. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to become a member of the NCI designated Duke Comprehensive
Cancer Center and participate in both basic science and translational
oncology research programs.. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae,
a statement of research accomplishments including future plans, and names of
at least four references to: Zeljko Vujaskovic, M.D., Ph.D. Chair,
Search Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 or by email in PDF format to vujas@radonc.duke.edu. Faculty Position, Radiation
Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University. A non-tenure track faculty position is open in
the Department of Radiation Oncology. The successful applicant will have
expertise in molecular biology and ionizing radiation-activable signal
transduction pathways with specific interests in ERBB receptor signaling and
expertise in isolating native complexes of ERBB receptors. A Ph.D. in Biology
or related field is required. Interested candidates should send a CV and
three references to: Ross Mikkelsen, Ph.D., c/o Susan Kelly, Department of
Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980058,
Richmond, VA 23298-0058. e:mail: swkelly@vcu.edu
Fax: (804) 828-6042. VCU is an EEO/AA Employer. Women, minorities, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Radio-chemist/pharmacist, University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center at Dallas. Immediate opening for experienced individual with interest
in developing radionuclide approaches for imaging. The candidate will
integrate in a multi disciplinary team focused on development of novel
methods for assessing tumor development and predicting response to therapy
(Prognostic Radiology). The team is funded though grants from the National
Cancer Institute and Department of Defense Breast and Prostate Cancer
Initiatives. Appointment will be commensurate with skills and experience
(Faculty or post doc level). Further information from Ralph Mason, Ph.D., C.
Chem. or Padmakar Kulkarni, Ph.D. The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center at Dallas, Tel: 214-648-8926 Or Email: Ralph.Mason@UTSouthwestern.edu
Web info: http://cip.swmed.edu/ICMIC/.
UTSW is an equal opportunity employer.
Gilbert Beebe Radiation
Fellowship in honor of
Dr. Beebe’s remarkable career in radiation epidemiology and statistics. The
recipient will work at the Radiation Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer
Institute and the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) in Hiroshima,
Japan on research related to the atomic bomb survivors and other radiation
topics. The fellowship is intended for mid to senior level epidemiologists or
biostatisticians and allows great flexibility in working arrangements. The
fellowship will typically be for 4 months and will include travel to RERF.
The recipient will be supported by the National Academy of Sciences. For
further information, contact: Dr. Daniela Stricklin, Program Officer, Board
on Radiation Effects Research, National Academy of Sciences (202) 334-2847;
Email: dstricklin@nas.edu. This
fellowship is sponsored by Department of Energy, National Academy of
Sciences, National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of Health,
Department of Health and Human Services), and the Radiation Effects. Post-Doctoral
Postion, Radioimmunotherapy of Small Solid Tumours; Institut de Recherche en
Cancérologie de Montpellier. A postdoctoral position will be
available at the Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier (Team:
Immunotargeting and Radiobiology in Oncology, director: André Pèlegrin) to
investigate in murine models the efficiency of radioimmunotherapy in the
treatment of small solid tumours. Radioimmunotherapy is a new form of cancer
therapy consisting of labelling monoclonal antibodies directed against tumour
associated antigens with appropriate radioisotope. Zevalin resulting from the
association of rituximab with 90Y has been approved in France (AMM) for the
therapy of non Hodgkin B lymphoma. The proposed postdoctoral project aims at
comparing the biological effects of strong beta energy emitters- (131I, 90Y)
to low energy electrons emitters- (125I, 111In) labelled monoclonal
antibodies in the therapy of ovarian or colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Tumour reduction will be assessed by the nano-SPECT imaging technology in
regards to toxicity towards safe tissue as evaluated by histochemistry
together with molecular biology techniques. Dose to organs and tumour will be
determined in collaboration with the physicists from IRCM. A strong
background in in vivo experiments, targeted therapy, nuclear medicine, and/or
anatomo-pathology would be an advantage. The position should be funded by a
grant from INSERM in the frame of a joint project with IRSN (ROSIRIS). Start
date should be by January, 2009 and should be funded for up to 2 years. If
you are interested in this position, please send an informal application with
your CV, previous research experience (list of publications) and
names/phone/email of at least two references to: jean-pierre.pouget@valdorel.fnclcc.fr. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in
Radiation Research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. A postdoctoral fellowship is available
to study the biological effects of different radiation qualities on mammalian
tissues. A variety of experimental approaches will be employed in the
research including three-dimensional cultures of esophageal cells, fluorescence
activated cell sorting (FACS), confocal microscopy, and other molecular
biology approaches. The successful candidate will be able to travel two times
per year to Brookhaven National Lab for high-LET radiation experiments.
Candidates should have a doctoral degree and research experience in radiation
biology, and some experience with flow cytometry. Please apply on-line at: http://cjo.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=22061&p=1.
Applications should include curriculum vitae and the names and email
addresses of three references. LBL is a AA/EEO employer, dedicated to
creating a diverse workforce. Post-Doctoral Position,
Biological and Molecular Targeting Group, Dresden University of Technology. A PhD position is available from June
1st 2008 to study the role of cell-extracellular matrix interactions in tumor
radiation and chemosensitivity using 2D and 3D cell culture systems and
xenografts models. Highly motivated individuals who are interested in this
topic are encouraged to apply. This position provides the opportunity for
considerable creativity & innovation. The successful candidate will have
the opportunity to gain experience and training in radiation and molecular biology
in a translational research approach (in-vitro, in-vivo). Applicants must
have a degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Hands on experience with
basic molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, RNA
isolation, Western blots and immunoprecipitation are a plus. Experience with
in-vivo animal models is also a plus. Knowledge and experience in radiation
biology or tumor biology are strongly desired. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in
Radiation Research, New Jersey Medical School. A postdoctoral fellowship is available to
study the biological effects of nonuniform distributions of radioactivity in
mammalian tissue. A variety of experimental approaches are employed in
the research including three dimensional cultures of cells, traditional cell
survival assays, flow cytometry, fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS),
confocal microscopy, and in vivo models. The successful candidate will have
ample opportunity to interact with other students and post-doctoral fellows
in a dynamic group studying the effects of low doses of HZE particles and
low-LET ionizing radiation. Candidates should have a doctoral degree and
research experience in radiation sciences, preferably with radioactive materials.
Please send CV and a list of at least three references to: Roger W.
Howell, Ph.D., Professor of Radiology, MSB F-451, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical
School, 185 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ, 07103, USA. rhowell@umdnj.edu. Post-Doctoral Positions,
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Post-doctoral
positions are available at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, to study
the repair of ionizing radiation induced DNA strand breaks. The laboratory is
focused on the mechanism of activation of the ATM protein kinase in cells
exposed to ionizing radiation. Previous studies from the lab have shown that
the Tip60 histone acetyltransferase (HAT) acetylates ATM, and that this
acetylation is the initiating event for activating ATM’s kinase activity.
Current work in the laboratory is focused on the role of chromatin structure,
including histone modifications and chromatin remodeling complexes in
regulating activation of Tip60 and ATM at DNA double-strand breaks. Other
projects include investigation of the structure of the ATM protein, including
identification of domains on ATM which mediate dimerization and elucidating
the crystal structure of ATM’s kinase domain. Published expertise with
chromatin structure, histone modification, ChIP assays or protein
purification is required. Applications to Dr. B.D. Price, Division of Genomic
Stability and DNA Repair, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, by e-mail, at brendan_price@dfci.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer. Postdoctoral Fellowship,
University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The
Netherlands.
Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University Medical Center Groningen,
University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Departments of Radiation Oncology
and Cell Biology, section of Radiation and Stress Cell Biology, in the Normal
Tissue Damage group of Dr. R.P. Coppes. www.umcg.nl.
During radiotherapy the tolerance of normal tissue limits the treatment dose
to the tumour and hence cure rates. The lung is especially radiosensitive.
This project will investigate mechanism behind the occurrence and severity of
pulmonary complications after thoracic irradiation. The pathophysiologic
alterations, influx, bone marrow derived stem cells and humoral factors
involved will be investigated using functional studies, in vivo imaging
(animal PET/CT) as well as using molecular and immuno-histochemical
approaches. The position is financed by a grant of the Dutch Cancer Society
(NKB/KWF). The vacancy is the product of a close collaboration with regard to
translational research of the Departments of Cell Biology (section Radiation
& Stress Cell Biology) and Radiation Oncology of the University Medical
Center Groningen and the University of Groningen. The daily activities will
mainly take place at the department of Cell Biology. The position – The
candidate must be a highly motivated post-doc with a background in
(medical)biology and an interest in the fundamental and clinical aspects of
cancer treatment. We aim to unravel the mechanism of and to develop protocols
for clinical applicable modulators to reduce radiation damage to the lung.
The post-doc will be expected to set up, perform and analyse the response of
irradiated tissue material and to investigate pathways which interfere with
the radiation response to reduce radiation damage to the lung. Major
activities (in collaboration with other investigators) will be the execution
of the experiments and publishing them in high-quality international
journals. The candidate is also expected to (co)supervise some (PhD)
students. UMCG offers attractive career perspectives for broadly-trained,
talented post-docs, who have a strong interest in multidisciplinary research.
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. R.P.
Coppes, Telephone number: +31 50 363 27 09, E-mail address: r.p.coppes@med.umcg.nl, Dr. P.van
Luijk, Telephone number: +31 50 3611739, E-mail address: p.van.luijk@rt.umcg.nl Postdoctoral Fellowship,
University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology. The Radiation Oncology Research Laboratory
at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is currently recruiting a
postdoctoral fellow for one open position. Studies will evaluate dose rate
and radiation quality effects on the direct effects of irradiation and on the
indirect effect of irradiation observed in the progeny of the irradiated cell
and in bystander cells. Additional studies will evaluate the role of
epigenetics in delayed genomic instability and bystander effects following
radiation exposure. This project will utilize techniques to evaluate DNA
damage, chromosomal instability and mutation rates (e.g. FISH, MN
assays, gH2AX, ROS). In addition to molecular biology techniques, cell
culture and fluorescence microscopy techniques will be heavily utilized. This
project will require travel to the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory at
Brookhaven National Laboratory to irradiate cells and conduct experiments as
many as three times per year. The candidate must be able to contribute to the
writing of original scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed
journals, interact and collaborate with other personnel in the laboratory and
in the department and supervise technicians or graduate students. Candidates
must have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field and
less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Salary is commensurate with
research experience. To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
bibliography, and names of three references to: Janet E. Baulch, Ph.D.,
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, 655 W.
Baltimore St., BRB 7-002, Baltimore, MD 21201 or email: radjob@rorl.umaryland.edu. Postdoctoral Scholars,
University of California, Irvine. The Department of Radiation Oncology at the
University of California, Irvine has openings for 2 postdoctoral scholars who
will be responsible for investigating the radiation and oxidative stress
responses of neural and embryonic stem cells. Research will involve extensive
use of in vitro and in vivo models whereby pluri/multipotent cells are grown
and analyzed for their capability to proliferate, differentiate and
functionally integrate upon implantation into specific neurogenic sites
within the rodent brain. Additional projects will involve elucidating the
response of neural stem cells to very low doses of X rays and heavy ions to
determine how these radiation modalities compromise the function of these
cells in vitro and in vivo. The successful candidate should have hands on
experience in the manipulation of stem cells and be familiar with procedures
involving a range of surgical procedures with rodents (both rats and mice).
Desirable skills include experience in the growth and characterization of
human embryonic stem cells and in stereotactic implantation procedures.
Knowledge of oxidative biochemistry and radiation biology would be
advantageous. Positions are available for 2–4 years and are currently funded
by the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the American
Cancer Society (ACS), the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. Under Federal Law, the University of California
may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United
States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Send Curriculum Vitae to: Dr. Charles Limoli,
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Medical Sciences
I, Room B-149, Irvine, California 92697-2695. Email: climoli@uci.edu. The University of
California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellent
and diversity. All qualified candidates, including women and minority
candidates, are encouraged. Post-doctoral position, Duke
University.
Post-doctoral positions are available in the Department of Radiation Oncology
at Duke University in the laboratory of David Kirsch, MD, PhD. Dr. Kirsch
will be starting the lab in September 2007, which will utilize
state-of-the-art mouse models (Nature 2007 Feb 8; 445(7128):661-5) to study
cancer and radiation biology. Dr. Kirsch's clinical focus is caring for
patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcomas. A major focus of the lab will be
to utilize a novel mouse model of soft-tissue sarcoma (Kirsch et al. Nature
Medicine, in press) to understand the cell of origin of sarcomas, the
mechanism of lung metastases, and the response of sarcomas to radiation
therapy. In addition, a major emphasis of the lab will be to understand the
mechanisms of the acute radiation syndrome and late-effects of radiation. The
ultimate goal of these studies will be to translate our discoveries into
improved care for patients with cancer. Applicants should email Dr. Kirsch: dkirsch@partners.org with a
description of her/his research interests and goals along with a CV. Post-doctoral Positions,
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The Laboratory of Radiation and Hyperthermia
Biology and the Laboratory of Radiation Biophysics, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center, are inviting applications for post-doctoral positions.
These positions are supported by a NCI/NIH training grant and applicants must
be either citizens or resident-aliens of USA. Our Laboratories are
broadly interested in the study of radiation and other stresses as applied
cancer biology and radiation treatment of human cancers. At present,
areas of focus include developing tumor models with hypoxia-inducible optical
and nuclear-imaging report genes, using such models to evaluate tumor-hypoxia
imaging methods, and to explore therapeutic approaches (e.g. radio-gene
therapy or anti-vasculature agents) to target tumor hypoxia. Preference
will be given to candidates with a combination of the following skill-sets:
cell culture, molecular biology and cloning techniques, radiobiology assays,
xenograft growth and characterization, and experience in planning,
implementing and evaluating experiments using in vitro and in vivo model
systems. Please send inquiries to Dr. Gloria C Li (Lig@mskcc.org) or Dr. C Clifton Ling (Lingc@mskcc.org) with complete CV, a list
of references and a statement that the applicant is either a citizen or a
resident-alien of USA. MSKCC is an affirmative-action and
equal-opportunity institution. Postdoctoral or Visiting
Researcher Positions, University of California Berkeley. Two Postdoctoral or Visiting Researcher
positions in radiobiology related computational/ mathematical/ statistical
biology, are available for 1 or 2 year positions with Prof. Rainer K Sachs in
Math Dept., University of California Berkeley. Topics under investigation
include: Modeling ionizing radiation induced carcinogenesis. Estimating
cancer risks for astronauts on extended space missions. Modeling radiogenic
chromosome aberrations. Positions starting immediately; applications accepted
until posts are filled. Candidates should have expertise in scientific programming
and/or in quantitative biomathematical modeling. Acquaintance with
radiobiology is a plus. Send letter of interest, CV, research statement and
sample publications to Prof. Sachs, and arrange for letters of
recommendation. sachs@math.berkeley.edu.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. Integrative Cancer
Biology/Cancer Systems Biology Postdoctoral Positions, Tufts University. We are looking for highly motivated
candidates that would fit in our in multidisciplinary group in Boston, MA.
Our goal is to understand the cancer from a systems biology perspective with
specific focus on carcinogenesis, radiation response, angiogenesis and
microenvironment. In order to tackle the multifaceted nature of tumor biology
we have built an international multidisciplinary consortium consisting of
molecular and cell biologists, mathematicians, clinicians, computer
scientists, and statisticians. We provide a chain of investigation from
understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of radiation damage,
angiogenesis and tumor growth/metastasis through to the development of
preclinical assays and therapeutic protocols and translation of this
knowledge into the clinic. Position 1 involves research requiring: Culturing
of primary isolated human cells (e.g. microvascular endothelial cells, adult
stem cells); establishing high throughput cell based assays (e.g.
proliferation, migration, apoptosis etc.); standard genomics and proteomics
techniques such as DNA/ RNA/ miRNA/ Protein isolation, quality control (Lab
on Chip); microarray analysis (cDNA, Oligo, CGH, ChiP on Chip, SNPs);
ip-western, 2Dblots, northern/ q-RT-PCR; transfection/electroporation of
cells with siRNA/DNA and other constructs; cloning and expression of genes
(transient and stable); FACS (sorting and quantitation); FISH, confocal
microscopy and laser capture microdissection. Position 2 involves research
requiring: In-vivo animal models; establishing local and metastatic tumor
models; non-invasive in-vivo imaging (fluorescence, bioluminescence,
Ultrasound, MRI, PET); in-vivo screening of constructs (e.g. siRNA), and
other compounds; testing of multimodal cancer treatment regimens; selective
organ perfusion; tissue preparation for functional genomics and proteomics
analysis (e.g. immunohistochemistry, insitu-hybridization, microarray
analysis); isolation of specific cellular fractions e.g. tumor and stroma
cells using multi channel FACS sorting; generation of conditional and stable
transgene and knockout animals. Contact: Dr. Amir Abdollahi, 617-779-6569; or
Dr. Lynn Hlatky, Director, Center for Cancer Systems Biology, Caritas, St.
Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 736
Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02135, 617-789-2997, E-mail: Lynn.hlatky@tufts.edu. Cancer Systems Biology
Postdoctoral Positions, Tufts University. The newly established Center for Cancer Systems
Biology at Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts Univ. School of
Medicine, seeks motivated individuals seasoned in mathematical analysis and
radiation oncology/physics who are interested in modeling aspects of cancer
development and therapeutic response, including angiogenesis, inter-tissue interactions,
and matrix remodeling. They will join a team of well-established cancer
biologists, molecular biologists, clinicians and mathematicians at the
Center. Beyond the oncogenic events within tumor cells it is now appreciated
that inter-tissue interaction dynamics play a critical role in tumor
advancement. Of particular importance is the establishment of biomathematical
tumor models and simulation platforms upon which hypotheses related to tumor
growth dynamics may be studied. Two-year positions are available immediately,
renewable upon performance. Opportunity exists for advancement to faculty
level. Preferred candidates will be recent PhDs who are familiar with partial
differential equation, numerical simulation and/or discrete or stochastic
algorithmic approaches to modeling dynamical phenomena in biology. Background
in the clinical issues related to tumor development, tumor risk, therapeutic
control strategies, radiation response, radiation risk, digitized imaging or
gene network modeling theory a plus. Please send CV or contact: Dr. Philip J.
Hahnfeldt, Center of Cancer Systems Biology, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical
Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 736 Cambridge St., CBR-115,
Boston, MA 02135-2997. Tel: 617-789-2998. PostDoctoral Training
Program in Translational Radiation Oncology (TRADONC) Research at Wake Forest
University School of Medicine. For full details, a pdf
file is available for viewing or download. Post-Doctoral Positions,
Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson Hospital: Several post-doctoral positions are
available immediately for the two projects listed below.
To apply, send a curriculum
vitae and names and contact information for three references to: Adam
P. Dicker, M.D, Ph.D, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson
University, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. E-mail: adam.dicker@mail.tju.edu. Thomas
Jefferson University is an equal opportunity employer. Post-Doctoral Positions in
Cellular/Molecular Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical
School: Several post-doctoral
positions are available immediately to study cellular responses to localized
oxidative stress from ionizing radiation, photoactive agents, and chemically
produced reactive oxygen species. Studies will be conducted as part of a
multi-institutional collaboration between the Department of Radiation
Oncology at MGH, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at MGH, Department of
Environmental and Radiological Health Science at Colorado State University,
and the Gray Cancer Institute in the UK. Research will use state-of-the-art
laser light exposures, time-lapse and time-resolved fluorescence microscopy,
and unique ionizing radiation microbeam facilities. The positions will suit
individuals with a background in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology,
DNA damage measurements, apoptosis assays, and/or assessment of cellular
oxidative stress. Strong skills in fluorescence microscopy would be
useful for at least one of the positions. To apply, send a curriculum vitae
and names and contact information for three references to: Kathryn D.
Held, Ph.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Cox 302, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. e-mail: kheld@partners.org.
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School is an equal opportunity
employer. The new Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology & Biology at the
University of Oxford welcomes applications for its graduate training in
Radiation Biology. The Gray Institute’s four year graduate programme provides
a fully integrated state-of-the-art research training environment. In
addition to a core theoretical course covering the emerging areas of fundamental
biology for oncology and its treatment by radiotherapy the programme engages
students in high-quality basic and clinically-applied research. The Gray
Institute for Radiation Oncology and Biology integrates fundamental
radiobiology research with clinical and translational applications. Major
interests of the centre include: DNA damage and cellular responses to
ionizing radiation (DNA repair, cell cycle checkpoints, and apoptosis);
molecular targets in radiation oncology; mechanisms of metastasis; factors promoting
tumour growth and virulence; tumour physiology and angiogenesis. Key
translational goals include identifying and validating molecular targets to
selectively reduce tumour survival following exposure to ionizing radiation;
increasing the specificity of radiation therapy for cancer cells using
radio-pharmaceuticals and biomolecular approaches. The initial one-year,
full-time, taught course in Radiation Biology leads to an MSc awarded by the
University of Oxford. The MSc course will provide comprehensive preparation
for a career in research or industry, whether in radiobiology, radiation
protection or the advancement of cancer radiotherapy treatments. The MSc
provides the first year of graduate research training for students, some of
whom will go on to complete the DPhil in Radiobiology at the University of
Oxford; which equips students with the scientific knowledge and cutting-edge
technical skills to become the scholars, teachers and researchers for the
next generation. To learn more about the program, please visit: http://www.rob.ox.ac.uk/graduate-studies-at-rob.
The next deadline for submitting an application is: 13th March 2009 For more
information, please contact: Dr Sarah Norman, Course Coordinator, Gray
Institute for Radiation Oncology & Biology, University of Oxford, Old
Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7DQ, UK.
E-mail: sarah.norman@rob.ox.ac.uk.
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 617373. Ph.D. Training Program in
Space Life Sciences, Texas A&M University. The National Space
Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)-sponsored Ph.D. Training Program in
Space Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is currently accepting
applications for Fall 2009. Students participating in this program work
toward a Ph.D. in Nutrition, Kinesiology or Nuclear Engineering (Health
Physics); or a M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the Texas A&M
University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences. Students will focus their research on space
environment-induced bone loss, muscle wasting, cosmic radiation damage and/or
changes in metabolism. The Space Life
Sciences graduate program at TAMU is designed with immersive components
including: fundamental courses in space life sciences, individual research
and an experiential component with work at Johnson Space Center, Brookhaven
National Laboratory and/or University of Texas Medical Branch. All
trainees participate in outreach by teaching elements of space life sciences
in a K-12 setting. To learn more about the program, please visit SLSGraduateProgram.tamu.edu. The deadline for submitting an
application package is February 15, 2009. For
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