Medical Physicist

Location: Avignon, FranceApplication closes at: May 30th, 2025 07:47The Institut du Cancer Avignon-Provence (ICAP) - Sainte Catherine, affiliated with UNICANCER, was founded in 1946. Recognized as a national reference center for cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, ICAP provides comprehensive and high-quality care, including medical oncology, radiotherapy, and supportive care.Its outpatient clinic, inaugurated in 2019, is one of the largest in France, with 59 treatment stations, reflecting its commitment to meeting the growing needs of patients. ICAP maintains a strong "family spirit" and upholds its core values: humanity, kindness, and solidarity.On June 19, 2024, ICAP received the "High Quality of Care" certification from the French High Authority for Health (HAS)—the highest possible rating for a healthcare institution. This recognition highlights the dedication, professionalism, and dynamism of our teams in ensuring the quality and safety of patient care.Location & AccessibilityICAP is located in Avignon, the capital of the Vaucluse region, and is easily accessible via highways (A7/A9), airport, buses, trams, and train stations. It is conveniently located: 30 minutes from Marseille, 1 hour from Lyon, 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris by TGV.Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist (Full-time, Permanent position)We are looking for a Medical Physicist with strong programming skills.Under the direct supervision of the Head of Medical Physics, you will join a team of:11 Medical physicists,1 biomedical manager,The Medical Physics Unit works closely with radiotherapy, IT, medical oncology, medical imaging, and quality teams. It is responsible for radiotherapy and brachytherapy activities.Radiotherapy DepartmentThe department consists of 8 treatment rooms, housing 7 operational Varian linacs, with the 8th room used for machine replacements:2 Novalis TrueBeam STX (MLC 120HD),2 TrueBeam (MLC 120 Millenium)2 Halcyon (v3)Operating hours for radiotherapy treatments: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM.The department is also equipped with:RGSC system (radiotherapy CT scanner), 4 RPM systems (TrueBeam linacs), 7 Dyn’R systems (radiotherapy CT scanner, preparation room, linacs) for respiratory gating or breath-hold management,Varian Identify surface-guided positioning system (on Halcyon accelerators).Available Equipment & Software1 HDR brachytherapy unit with Oncentra Elekta console and quality control equipmentVarian Aria v18 Record&Verify systemEclipse Treatment Planning System (v18) for 3D and VMAT treatmentsMobius (Varian) 3D secondary dose calculation softwareDosimetryCheck in vivo dosimetry system (being replaced by SunCheck from Sun Nuclear)Various quality control equipment (2D & 3D explorer phantoms, anthropomorphic phantoms, 2D & SRS arrays, Delta4 phantom, and associated software)VMAT, IMRT, intracranial & extracranial stereotactic treatments, and respiratory-gated treatments have been routine for years.Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) with Ethos has been used for prostate and bladder cancer treatment since April 2023. ICAP was the first center in France to establish a cooperation protocol delegating oncologist and physicist tasks.New ART treatment sitesExpanded use of Varian Identify SGRTProstate stereotactic treatment with fiducial marker trackingRespiratory-gated stereotactic liver metastases treatmentProgramming & Research FocusScript development for automation in treatment planning, data extraction, and research projectsAll physicists participate in or lead projects, coordinated by the Head of Research & Development.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will contribute to all Medical Physics Unit activities, including:Characterization & metrology of radiation beamsTreatment planning, verification & validation (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, ART, brachytherapy)Patient Specific QARisk management and quality assuranceTeaching & TrainingR&D projectsScripts development (automation, data analysis, research support)Training & Professional DevelopmentRegular training sessions for physicistsC# programming training available if needed.Candidate ProfileMSc or PhD in Medical PhysicsMedical Physicist Expert degree (French DQPRM) or equivalentStrong interest in programming (ideally proficient in C, C++ or C# preferred)Experience with Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and ARIA oncology information system is a plusFrench language skills: basic proficiency or higherDemonstrates a strong sense of responsibility, ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, and excellent interpersonal skillsIf programming is a key strength of yours, we’d love to meet youICAP promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for juniors, seniors, and people with disabilities. All applications will be considered on an equal skills basis.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume and cover letter to: #J-18808-Ljbffr