PhD Student (f/m/d) Experimental MR-integrated proton therapy / Master of Science in Physics, EngineeringPhysics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or a related subject area obtained with above-average qualifications / Carrying …

For any questions, do not hesitate to ask:
Dr. Aswin Louis Hoffmann Tel.: +49 351 458 3932,
Mrs. Beate Beger Tel.: +49 351 458 7432

Place of work:
Dresden

Working hours:
19,5 h/week

Deadline:
13 September 2021

Online application
English / German
Job-Id: 2021/143 (1266)

The HZDR is committed to equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates. We also carefully consider all applications from job candidates with severe disabilities.

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.

At the Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay scientists specializing in medicine, physics, biology and IT work together to crucially improve the treatment of cancer by administering radiation therapy that is biologically-personalized and technically-optimized.

As part of the Institute, the Department of Medical Radiation Physics invites applications as PhD Student (f/m/d) Experimental MR-integrated proton therapy.

The position will be available from 1 November 2021. The employment contract is limited to three years.

Elaboration of scientific results in the field of MR image guided proton therapy in the research group "Experimental MR-integrated proton therapy" (Dr. Aswin Hoffmann), especially on the subject of "physical-technical realization of MR-integrated proton therapy on a horizontal scanned beam line".

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

• Carrying out literature research
• Planning, execution and evaluation of combined radiation and imaging experiments
• Planning, execution and evaluation of computer simulations
• Publication and presentation of scientific results

• Master of Science in Physics, Engineering Physics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or a related subject area obtained with above-average qualifications
• ln-depth knowledge of radiation physics and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is highly advantageous
• Experience with radiation treatment planning / delivery and radiation dosimetry
• Very good experimental and computer programming skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills in an interdisciplinary environment
• Motivation and discipline to carry out research independently
• Fluently written and spoken English

• 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.