Medical Physics Research Fellow

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The Clinical Trial Service Unit (CTSU) is a major international research institute within NDPH, and is one of the world’s leading centres for research into chronic diseases, especially heart disease, kidney disease and cancer.

We are seeking a Medical Physics Research Fellow to work in a Cancer Research UK funded research programme that aims to quantify the benefits and risks of cancer treatments.

The post-holder will work as a scientist within our established research team. They will work on studies of the benefits and risks of radiotherapy for breast cancer. The post-holder will take responsibility for the implementation and extension of existing and planned studies (described in the job description). These studies will require knowledge of radiotherapy treatment planning (reconstruction of historical techniques and new/future techniques) that will focus on the estimation of radiation doses to target tissues and organs at risk. This expertise in medical physics and radiotherapy will be combined with statistical and epidemiological skills within our team to produce results that are relevant to clinical practice. The post-holder will also provide additional medical physics input to some of the other ongoing studies being conducted within the group.

To be considered you will hold a relevant Master’s degree or other higher degree in physics or other appropriate subject. Specialised knowledge in Radiotherapy Physics and experience of using radiotherapy treatment planning systems are essential for this post. Registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) would be desirable.

The post is full time (part time considered) and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.