Deadline: 2016-07-03
Region: Europe
Job description:
Closing date:
The aims of this project are [i] to investigate new instruments and delivery methods for brachytherapy using stereotactic or robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of non-resectable brain cancer and [ii] to investigate the impact and efficiency of these methods at the organ and cellular levels. In particular, the project will investigate how brachytherapy affects the brain's microvasculature and immune system. New isotopes with specific types of emission, tissue penetration and half-life will be developed at CERN-MEDICIS and we will use stereotactic and/or image-guided placement of coated particles based on magnetic resonance imaging. In this context, the ESR will develop and validate new delivery techniques for brachytherapy in animal models.
For detailed information on the position offered, please see the MEDICIS-PROMED web site.
ESRs must, at the time of recruitment
- (i) be in possession of a university degree, and (ii) have a maximum of four years of full-time research experience, including any period of research training, after obtaining the degree which formally allowed them to embark on a doctorate in the country in which the degree/diploma was obtained or in the host country (irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged).
- ESRs cannot be PhD holders at the start of their employment contract.
- The European Commission's mobility rules state : At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Short stays such as holidays and/or compulsory national service are not taken into account. For the HUG position, the respective candidate must not have worked for more than 12 months in Switzerland within the last three years.
- Proficiency in English is required; training in other languages can be provided through the ITN's training budget.
The candidate should hold a master degree in biology, biophysics, bioengineering or equivalent, and ideally be skilled in developments at the interface between medical imaging, instrumentation, programming and/or robotic. Experience in the life sciences with a strong motivation to be involved in the development of biomedical applications is a must. A candidate with experience in nuclear medicine would be favoured.
Applications should include:
- a completed electronic application form;
- a Curriculum Vitae;
- a copy of the last (highest) qualification;
- a short letter of motivation;
- three letters of recommendation to give as broad as possible overview of your academic and/or professional achievements.
The application and ALL supporting documents should be submitted using the e-recruitment system by the application deadline.
More Information:http://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/11979#utm_source=inspireHEP