Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Medical Physicist in Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) offers state-of-the-art facilities for Radiopharmacy and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) applied to clinical research. CIRC is the only imaging facility in Singapore dedicated to both clinical and translational research. More information on the department is available at . Appointments will be made on a 2 years contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Medical Physicist will work with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy to provide medical physics services to CIRC and make significant contributions to a range of research areas including: novel PET tracer development and hybrid PET imaging applications to oncology, neurology, cardiology, image processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He/she should also be able to conduct and disseminate their own research. Preferably, he/she will also assist to uphold the radiation safety officer/ coordinator position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support for the development of image acquisition and processing techniques to support the clinical imaging research of CIRC.
• Provide operational support of imaging equipment including PET/MR, PET/CT scanners as well as auxiliary safety equipment.
• Conduct and support designated clinical research as required.
• Conduct and disseminate research and clinical findings through publications, presentations, and seminars.
• Manage the personnel dosimetry program to monitor the radiation exposure to radiation workers and ensure compliance with University policies and regulatory exposure limits.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the radiation safety training program to ensure that only authorized, qualified individuals work with radiation;
• Supervise the receiving, storage, inventory recordkeeping and disposal of radiation sealed sources and regulated substances/materials.
• Service as the administrator for all the application, renewal and recordkeeping of licenses/permits with the relevant national authorities.
• Review all incident report, provide lessons learnt and recommend improvement.
• Investigate and implement corrective measures to all reported incidents and accidents.

Qualifications

The applicant should: * Have a Master degree in physics, preferably medical radiation physics and nuclear medicine.

• Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate\'s qualifications and experience. Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Dean\'s Office (Medicine)
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 17307

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