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.

To apply: Apply only if qualifications are met. Provide a cover letter, CV, and a list of at least three references including phone numbers. Mail application via email to:
Eduardo Moros, Ph.D.
Email: emoros@uams.edu

The Division of Radiation Physics and Informatics currently has 8 faculty physicists, 4 dosimetrists, 2 research post-doctoral fellows and one medical physics resident. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a growing academic department housed in its own two-story building within the UAMS complex. Clinical equipment includes a Gamma Knife Perfexion system, a Helical Tomotherapy system and two Varian Clinac-2100 Ex units (equipped with 120 leaf MLCs, EPIDs, Brainlab Exac Trac IGRT systems and a M3-SRT/S system), a Ximatron Vision simulator, the latest Philips Pinnacle treatment planning software (7 clinical and 1 research workstation), a Brilliance (Phillips) 16-slice CT scanner with 85 cm bore, and a BSD-500 Hyperthermia unit. For Brachytherapy treatments the department has an HDR unit and an LDR program encompassing both interstitial and intracavitary therapy. The faculty has extensive clinical experience with MLC-IMRT, respiration-gated RT, Helical Tomotherapy and Brachytherapy treatment of various tumor sites including prostate brachytherapy using the Nucletron FIRST system. More than 2700 sq ft of physics/engineering research laboratory space is available within the same facility. Physics loboratories are fully equipped. Please see Division webside for information on various research systems, intruments, devices, including the SACRTD, SURLAS, SAHUS, MASH, etc.

Little Rock is a midsized metropolitan area and the state capital. It is strategically positioned to enjoy the beautiful outdoors that the Natural State has to offer. UAMS is the only comprehensive cancer treatment and research center in the state of Arkansas serving a population of 3.0 million people, and it is currently undergoing a major expansion. The Department of Radiation Oncology offers highly competitive starting compensation packages commensurate with the individuals’ experience and qualifications and reflective of a strong commitment to academic activities and continued expansion of externally funded research programs. Interested applicants please e-mail curriculum vitae with the name and addresses of three references to emoros@uams.edu.