In this position you will develop, in a team, technology and methods to enable precision image-guided brachytherapy. You will explore dual-energy CT as a state of the art imaging method to better define tumor and normal tissue in cancer patients. You will investigate artificial intelligence methods to assist in autocontouring, image registration and dose calculation. You will work with the multi-modality imaging system (CT and ultrasound). You will employ state of the art measurement techniques such as in-house developed 3D printing of phantoms and motion simulation platform. You will help optimize the clinical brachytherapy workflow in collaboration with our teams of clinical physicists and radio-oncologists, and with our medical industry partners Varian and Siemens, respectively the developers of the afterloader and applicator technology, and the imaging technology. You will help develop in-vivo dose verification for brachytherapy.

We are looking for a recent graduate with a strong Masters degree in biomedical physics, biomedical engineering or equivalent. Our new team member is a dynamic and enthusiastic co-worker, with a desire to obtain a PhD in the field of medical physics. Ideally, you have knowledge of hardware system development and advanced computer programming skills. Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence methods is a plus. You are interested in technical development work to improve radiotherapy practice. You should have an excellent study record with a GPA of at least 3.5/4, and be willing to work in a highly motivated team of physicists and physicians. You should be willing to relocate to the region around Maastricht (which is also close to Germany and Belgium). Knowledge of the Dutch language is not a requirement but acquiring a basic knowledge is encouraged. However, you should be fluent in English (written and spoken).

Fixed-term contract: For an initial period of one year, which in case of a successful evaluation can be extended up to four years.

We offer you a fulltime contract (36 hours/week) for an initial period of one year, which in case of a successful evaluation can be extended up to four years. The Collective Labor Agreement for Hospitals (“CAO Ziekenhuizen”) applies. Your salary will be according to the salary scale FWG 50 (min. € 2.526,- gross / month). Furthermore, you will receive a 8.33% holiday allowance and 8.33% end-of-year bonus. We invest in development of people and as such offer a wide range of options for personal development including hard- and soft skills courses. We invest in the employability and vitality of our employees and as part of this offer discounts on for example sport subscriptions. Applications from abroad may qualify for the advantageous 30% tax rule and a moving cost reimbursement. In case a residence/work permit is required, our HR department will assist with the application.

Maastro

The internationally acclaimed state-of-the-art radiotherapy institute Maastro in Maastricht delivers cancer care in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, aiming to cure patients while preventing side effects of the provided treatments. With about 330 employees, we contribute to this endeavor; not only in patientcare, but also in research and business operations. We have started treating patients with proton therapy beginning 2019. Furthermore, we have well-established research groups and we work closely with Maastricht University and Maastricht University Hospital (MUMC+) in the fields of education, clinical and pre-clinical research. Does working in a dynamic and innovative organization appeal to you? Check our website www.maastro.nl and get in touch with us.

The research division of Physics Research

The research division of Physics Research specializes in the combination of imaging, precision irradiation and radiation dose calculations. In 2022 we will have a brand new image-guided brachytherapy facility with in-room dual energy CT scanner. Our overall aim is to develop high-precision brachytherapy.