PhD Position in Biophysics: NTNU, a leading university in Norway, is offering a 3-year PhD position in Biophysics/Medical Physics as part of the IMPROTOX project, funded by Helse Midt-Norge. The project aims to investigate normal tissue damage from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, focusing on mandibular bone effects. The successful candidate will work on in vitro and in vivo experimental models, collaborate with international partners, and contribute to advancements in understanding ionizing radiation’s impact on bone cells.
Designation: PhD Candidate/Researcher
Research Area: Biophysics/Medical Physics (Focus on Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer)
Location: Department of Physics, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master of Science degree in physics, specializing in biophysics, medical physics, or radiation physics, or in bionanotechnology. Candidates expecting to complete their Master’s before August 1, 2024, may apply.
- Equivalent of a five-year Norwegian degree program, with 120 credits obtained at the Master’s level.
- Strong academic background (average grade B or better) in physics.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program.
Job Description: The PhD candidate will conduct research on the IMPROTOX project, focusing on normal tissue damage mechanisms from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, specifically addressing damages to mandibular bone. The candidate will work on various experimental models, including cell cultures, spheroids, and xenograft models, employing techniques such as advanced microscopy, immunological assays, flow cytometry, and radiobiological assays. Collaboration with international partners and the proton therapy facility in Oslo is expected.
How to Apply:
- Submit an electronic application via jobbnorge.no with reference to the job number 2023/0773.
- Include CV, certificates, transcripts, master’s thesis, name/contact information of three referees, publications or relevant research work, and a personal letter describing your qualifications and motivation.
- Application deadline: February 7, 2024.
Contact Information: Professor Kathrine Røe Redalen (kathrine.redalen@ntnu.no), Department of Physics, NTNU.
NTNU provides an exciting and stimulating academic environment with favorable terms, including membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The city of Trondheim offers a modern lifestyle, a rich cultural scene, and excellent welfare services, making it an attractive place to work and live.
Note: Applicants may request to reserve themselves from the public applicant list.
