Faculty position in Medical Physics at the University of Sydney

Highlights:

1. The University of Sydney is Australia's first University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 6,800 permanent staff supporting over 46,000 students.
2. The School of Physics at the University of Sydney has for a number of years had successful research programs in the medical and biological areas of physics. The formation of the Institute of Medical Physics within the School of Physics in 2003 was as a direct result of the school's further active development of interdisciplinary areas of physics through collaborations with other departments within the University and external bodies, including hospital departments.
3. This is an opportunity to lead research in close collaboration with medical physicists working in radiation oncology clinics in New South Wales (NSW) hospitals and to be actively engaged in supporting improvements in academic involvement of radiation oncology medical physics staff across NSW. With outstanding scholarship and research of international standing in medical physics and particularly in the field of radiation oncology physics and having achieved an active research program in medical physics, you will have the ability to create a strong research environment in radiation oncology physics and facilitate establishment of a critical mass of researchers in NSW among clinical physicists.
4. You will be expected to provide leadership in research and teaching in the School of Physics and the Institute of Medical Physics and to supervise research projects and postgraduate students. You will also be expected to apply for grants. You will facilitate education and research interactions among the NSW Health Department, the School of Physics, the Sydney medical physics community and NSW clinical departments. You will undertake administrative roles as required.

1. The position is a cooperative initiative between the NSW Health Department and the University of Sydney. Further information about the Faculty of Science can be found at www.sydney.edu.au/science and information about the School of Physics can be found at www.sydney.edu.au/science/physics
2. Initial enquiries may be directed in confidence to Mr. Fabrice Noël, Principal Recruitment Consultant, on +61 2 8627 1218 or email fabrice.noel@sydney.edu.au 
3. For further specific enquiries about the position please contact Professor Clive Baldock, Head of School of Physics, on +61 2 9351 7726 or email hos@physics.usyd.edu.au
4. Remuneration Package: A competitive salary (which includes a base salary Professor E, leave loading, up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation from the University) will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Assistance with relocation may also be provided. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of appointment for new appointees.
5. Tenure: The initial appointment will be full-time fixed term for three years, with an option to renew subject to continued funding subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation.
6. Additional Information: Candidates are encouraged to read the Information Pack prior to applying. Applications must quote Reference Number 659/0310 and address each of the Selection Criteria listed in the Candidate Information Pack. For a complete Candidate Information Pack please contact Ms. Paulina Rojas, Recruitment Administrator, onpaulina.rojas@sydney.edu.au
7. Visit www.sydney.edu.au/positions and search the Reference No. 659/0310 for more information and to apply.
8. CLOSING DATE: 23 May 2010 (11:30pm Sydney time)
9. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
10. Appointment is on merit, as women are under-represented at this employment level suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply
11. Ref. http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AAY704/professor