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Opportunities
FALL 2009
RADIATION AND CANCER BIOLOGY/PHYSIOLOGY
Postdoctoral Position: Study of tumor physiology and immune response to thermal ablation modalities
Radiation oncology postdoctoral position with Dr. Robert Griffin (candidates at level of research faculty or instructor also encouraged to apply). Candidates must have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and have significant laboratory research experience as evidenced by high quality scientific publications. A doctoral degree is a required. The candidate will perform research studies investigating the application of various thermal ablation modalities in rodent cancer models and correlating the immune response to each funded by a supplemental NIH grant. Responsibilities include performing thermal ablation in subcutaneous and window chamber tumor models, assessing thermal history and measuring various physiological endpoints of tissue injury. Candidate will be expected to be active in presenting research data and writing research publications and well as grant applications. The ideal candidate is expected to have research experience working with animals, isolated cells and tissue culture assays for cell survival, performing various imaging techniques as well as measuring oxygenation and blood flow. Desirable knowledge base includes mechanisms of cell death, histological and immunohistochemical tissue staining protocols and some experience with immunology related tumor studies. Please send CV and contact details for three references to Dr. Griffin to apply.
Postdoctoral Position: Study of combined thermal ablation and radiation therapy of cancer
A postdoctoral position to study radiation biology of thermal therapy techniques combined with novel radiation therapy approaches to experimental cancer research and related investigation of molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of action is available (candidates at level of research faculty or instructor also encouraged to apply). Our department currently is developing several ultrasound based ablation schemes as well as a conformal animal irradiation suite to perform these studies. Candidates must have demonstrated outstanding research achievements and have significant laboratory research experience as evidenced by high quality scientific publications and acquired skills in mammalian cell biology as well as animal handling and physiology monitoring techniques. A doctoral degree in a related field is a required. The candidate will perform research studies investigating mechanisms of action for combination therapy approaches funded by an NIH/NCI grant. Responsibilities include performing basic research experiments, interpreting research data, presenting research data, and writing research publications as well as grant applications. The ideal candidate is expected to have research experience working with animals, isolated cells, and various animal imaging technologies to non-invasively assess tumor biology as well as experience with histology and immunohistochemistry protocols. Desirable knowledge base includes cancer biology/physiology, oxidative stress, mechanisms of cell death and gene/protein analysis from tissue or cell samples. Please send CV and contact details for three references to Dr. Griffin to apply.
CONTACT:
Robert J. Griffin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Radiation Biology section
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
fax 501-526-5934
THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND PHYSICS
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Faculty Position: The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has an opening for a Research Assistant Professor (Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biophysics, medical physics, bioacoustics, biomedical ultrasound or closely related field) to join its faculty to perform research and development in ultrasonic thermal therapy (HIFU, thermal ablation, image-guided thermo-therapeutic interventions, etc.). This individual will be heavily involved on a recently awarded NCI grant under the ARRA legislation to design and develop ultrasonic surgical devices for advanced head and neck cancers. Therefore, applicants should have knowledge and experience in the development and operation of ultrasound devices and ancillary laboratory equipment, scientific/engineering programming (C++, Matlab, Comsol Multiphysics) such as FEM and/or FDTD modeling for acoustic and bio-heat transfer applications, and mechanical/electrical/electronic CAD design. The successful applicant will be involved in device design and construction, software development, system hardware and software integration, system calibration, and laboratory testing in vitro and in vivo. He/she will benefit from a diverse professional team (engineers, medical physicists, computer scientists, physicians, and biologists), well-equipped laboratory, and opportunities to develop a strong academic career as an independent investigator. The ideal candidate would have strong experimental, theoretical, technical, social and communication skills. Extramural funding and a strong record of publications are highly desirable. The present position is for a Research Assistant Professor faculty appointment in Radiation Oncology. There is funding for this position for two years. Continuation of employment is contingent on extramural funds.
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Postdoctoral Position: The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biophysics, medical physics, bioacoustics, biomedical ultrasound or closely related field) to join its therapeutic ultrasound team to perform research and development in ultrasonic thermal therapy (HIFU, thermal ablation, image-guided thermo-therapeutic interventions, etc.). This individual will work primarily on a recently awarded NCI grant under the ARRA legislation to design and develop ultrasonic surgical devices for advanced head and neck cancers. We are seeking applicants with knowledge and experience in the development and operation of ultrasound devices and ancillary laboratory equipment, scientific/engineering programming (C++, Matlab, Comsol Multiphysics) such as FEM and/or FDTD modeling for acoustic and bio-heat transfer applications, and mechanical/electrical/electronic CAD design. The successful applicant will be involved in device design and construction, software development, system hardware and software integration, system calibration, and laboratory testing in vitro and in vivo. He/she will benefit from a diverse professional team (engineers, medical physicists, computer scientists, physicians, and biologists), well-equipped laboratory, and opportunities to develop a strong academic career as an independent investigator. The ideal candidate would have strong experimental, theoretical, technical, social and communication skills. A strong record of publications is highly desirable. This postdoctoral appointment is for two years.
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