The colleague that we are looking for will have many opportunities on key responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to innovative research in biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), with a focus on quantitative MRI imaging, but also to use advanced MRI techniques to accelerate imaging and obtain robust acquisitions in the presence of moving anatomy.
- Drive the development and clinical translation of novel MRI biomarkers to personalize radiotherapy treatments.
- Utilize and help advance the capabilities of the Unity MR Linac as a pivotal platform for integrated MR imaging and treatment.
- Collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams—clinicians, physicists, radiobiologists—to integrate and implement advanced MRI techniques into radiotherapy workflows.
- Be responsible for the MR imaging quality assurance program at the MR Linac.
- Provide expert guidance, training, and monitoring of the use and optimization of MRI technology within a radiotherapy context.
- Secure research funding and contribute to high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Mentor junior researchers, PhD students, physicists, and fellows within the department.
- Participate in academic activities and represent the department in national and international collaborations and initiatives.
- Build a new group and (co-)determine the course of research in MRI for the department.
- PhD or MD/PhD in medical physics, biomedical engineering, radiology, technical medicine, computational physics, or a related field.
- A Dutch or equivalent registration as medical physicist is a pre. Also residents in training for medical physicists and non-medical physicists are welcome to react.
- Proven expertise in MRI, including hands-on experience with quantitative MRI methods.
- Preference for experience with Philips MRI systems and/or Unity MR Linac technology but not required.
- Expertise in MR sequence programming is required, preferably for Philips MRI.
- Track record in developing or applying MR biomarkers in oncology or radiotherapy research
- Solid understanding of image-guided treatment strategies
- Strong publication record and evidence of independent research leadership.
- Experience securing research grants and managing scientific projects is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills (preferably English and Dutch) and a collaborative mindset in multidisciplinary academic environments.
- Commitment to teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the academic mission of the department.
