PhD (f/m/d) Medical physics / Very good Master's degree in Physics or closely related technical or natural science studies / Combining CT-based small animal irradiator and proton beam lines

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PD Dr. Elke Beyreuther Tel.: +49 351 260 3935,
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Dr. Josefine Metzkes-Ng Tel.: +49 351 260 2158

Place of work:
Dresden

Working hours:
19,5 h/week

Deadline:
7 October 2021

Online application
English / German
Job-Id: 2021/161 (1284)

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Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstraße 400
01328 Dresden

As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the HZDR employs about 1,400 people. The Center's focus is on interdisciplinary research in the areas energy, health and matter.

The Institute of Radiation Physics conducts research for states of matter under extreme conditions and in very small dimensions.

As part of the Institute, the Department of Laser Particle Acceleration invites applications as PhD (f/m/d) Medical physics. The position will be available from 1 November 2021. The employment contract is limited to three years.

Establishment of precise image-guided small animal proton irradiation at the experimental proton beam line of the University Proton Therapy Dresden and at the Penelope laser accelerator at Helmholtz­ Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. The thesis will be an integral part of the emerging research field of ultra­-high dose rate radiobiology at HZDR/Oncoray connecting advanced accelerator research on laser-driven accelerators with the development of dedicated devices, dosimetry and radiobiological studies on the broad accelerator infrastructure available at HZDR/Oncoray.

As the basis for the preparation of the dissertation, the specific tasks include:

• Combining CT-based small animal irradiator and proton beam lines
• Planning, execution and evaluation of Monte Carlo beam transport simulations
• Literature research, publication and presentation of scientific results

• Very good Master's degree in Physics or closely related technical or natural science studies

• Experience with medical imaging, especially CT, dose delivery and dosimetry

• Experience in radiation treatment planning for protons and Monte Carlo simulation are advantageous

• Very good experimental and computer programming skills

• Independent working style, demanding high quality of your own work

• Very good English language skills (verbal and written)

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• The employment contract is limited to three years
• Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement TVöD-Bund
• 30 days of paid holiday leave
• Company pension scheme (VBL)
• A good work/life balance for which we offer assistance in the form of:

  • Possibility to work part-time

  • Flexible working hours

  • In-house health management

Kindly submit your completed application (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.) only via our Online-application-system.