POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP : The Cancer Imaging Department at the British Columbia Cancer Agency
POSTDOCTORAL
FELLOWSHIP
The Cancer Imaging Department at the British
Columbia Cancer Agency (Vancouver, BC) has an immediate opening for a
Post-doctoral fellow. The Cancer Imaging Department develops optical
instrumentation and software tools for the early detection of cancer. Our
research includes all aspects of optical imaging and spectroscopy for the in
vivo, ex vivo, and in silico analysis of tissues from the
lung, cervix, oral cavity, skin and colon.
We are seeking a qualified individual to work
on a project recently funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
(CIHR). The project involves the validation of in vivo confocal imaging
for early cancer detection and biopsy guidance in the oral cavity.
Responsibilities will include confocal fluorescence microscopy of cell cultures
and surgical specimens for the evaluation of vital fluorescence dyes; the
coordination of an in vivo pilot trial to validate a new handheld
confocal probe for the oral cavity; and the publication of scientific results
at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. Capable individuals
will also be encouraged to participate in the design and refinement of the
handheld confocal imaging systems. The successful candidate will join an
interdisciplinary research group including biomedical engineers, imaging
scientists, and clinicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in
biomedical/electrical/optical engineering, biological or physical sciences, or
a related field. The candidate should have experience in confocal fluorescence
microscopy and a solid understanding of at least two of the following subjects:
biomedical optics, image processing, 3-D imaging, in vivo confocal
microscopy, and vital dyes. Experience with Matlab and/or C language
programming is desirable. Excellent communication skills and proficient English
language skills are required.
The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary
team of physicians, cancer biologists, chemists, and optical engineers. The
successful candidate will be expected to work effectively and independently
while assisting M.S. and Ph.D. candidates in our laboratory. This position
offers significant opportunity for interaction in a multidisciplinary
environment at the interface between biomedical optics and clinical practice.
Preference will be given to applicants with a proven track record in biomedical
research and candidates should have more than casual interest in publishing.
This is a two year term position, with the possibility of a third year
extension based on performance and funding sources.
The position is available immediately.
Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2009.
Interested candidates should forward their
covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
Karen
Lemmen, Manager – Administration
Cancer
Imaging, BC Cancer Agency
BC
Cancer Research Centre
675
West 10th Avenue
Vancouver,
British Columbia
Canada
V5Z
1L3
Fax:
604-675-8099
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