A unit leader position is available at the Preclinical Proton Therapy and Imaging Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital.

In connection with establishing a new proton therapy centre at the Radium Hospital, the Division of Cancer Medicine at Oslo University Hospital is establishing a new core facility for Preclinical Proton Therapy and imaging organised under the Department of Core Facilities at the Institute for Cancer Research.

The Department of Core Facilities runs seven regional and national technology platforms financed by the Southern-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority and the Research Council of Norway. The Department aims to provide state-of-the-art services and competence in advanced technologies, thus contributing to research groups' international competitiveness. The Department, with 20 employees, is organised into four units: Advanced Microscopy, Flow Cytometry, Genomics and Bioinformatics and a new unit for Preclinical Proton Therapy and Imaging.

The Unit Leader will have administrative and personnel responsibility for the Proton Therapy and Preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging Core Facilities with 2-3 staff. The core facilities deliver advanced services within preclinical imaging using magnetic resonance imaging and in vivo imaging systems, and the candidate is expected to build a successful service for preclinical proton therapy. The core facilities provide cutting-edge competence and services to research groups within the Institute for Cancer Research and Oslo University Hospital and external academic and commercial groups. The unit leader reports to the Head of the Department of Core Facilities.

Institute for Cancer Research
The Institute for Cancer Research (ICR), organised as a part of the Division of Cancer Medicine at Oslo University Hospital, conducts cutting-edge cancer research ranging from basic cancer biology to translational and clinical research. It is Norway's leading cancer research institute and has a strong international standing. ICR is organised into seven departments, six research departments, plus the Department of Core Facilities. ICR has 25 research groups, more than 30 project groups (>55 PIs), and approximately 390 employees.

       
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is absolutely crucial to solving the tasks required of us. We therefore want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.
 

Kvalifikasjoner:

The successful candidate should have theoretical and practical competence in preclinical research within proton therapy and/or the effects of ionising radiation. She or he must be a team player with good communication, organisation, and leadership skills and be service-oriented. Proven experience in running successful core facility service functions will be a benefit. The position is vacant from January 2024.

• PhD degree in physics, biophysics, imaging, medical technology, or related fields.
  
• Documented experience within preclinical research.
  
• Experience with the effects of ionising radiation will be an advantage.
  
• Experience in operating and developing core facility activities will be an advantage.
  
• Service-minded, good communication skills.
  
• Structured, systematic, and result oriented.
  
• Good relevant national and international network.

 

Vi tilbyr:

For additional information, please contact the Head of the Department of Core Facilities, Dr. Leonardo A. Meza-Zepeda or Professor Eirik Malinen (Scientific responsible for the Proton Therapy Core Facility).