Research Associate in Medical Linacs (Cockcroft Institute)

Applications are invited for a Research associate position belonging to the Engineering Department of Lancaster University and the Cockcroft Institute of Accelerator Science and Technology. A PDRA is sought to work on the development of high-reliability medical linacs for lower-middle income countries. The work is part of the STELLA project in collaboration with the charity ICEC.

https://www.iceccancer.org/innovative-radiotherapy-technologies/

The work will focus on the development of a high capture efficiency RF structure, that is designed to accelerate a DC electron beam to 6 MeV. The candidate will use electromagnetic software to refine the design from an initial design, build an aluminium prototype, and work on methodologies for measuring and tuning the cavity to realise the high beam capture efficiency. Experience in using electromagnetic simulations and RF measurements would be required.

The project will also involve supporting work at Oxford University on multi-leaf collimator failure and supporting a training activity in Ghana, with travel to Ghana necessary.

Ideally applicants should have a PhD in a related subject or similar industrial research experience and experience in the design, and testing of RF for particle accelerators would be considered an advantage. 

The appointment will be to university grade 7 depending on experience and is for a period of 12 months. 

Enquiries to Prof G. Burt g.burt@lancs.ac.uk

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