Posted April 20, 2010

The Opportunity:
Research on optoelectronics materials/devices for x-ray detection.

The Project:
There are several different projects that will be assigned, depending on the applicant's first degree. The overall research program is on "High Resolution Dosimetric Detector for Synchrotron Microbeam Cancer Therapy" that will use the Biomedical Imaging and Therapy Beamline at the Canadian Light Source. The research will involve the development the following (divided among graduate students): the development of new optoelectronic glasses, optical characterization, optoelectronic measurements, photoluminescence measurements, radiation exposure and dosimetry, development of a detector, testing of the detector, and the development of an optoelectronic read-out. The research will involve a significant amount of experimental work and will provide the student with invaluable experimental skills.

Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry or Materials Science or Chemical or Materials Engineering for M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Engineering or Applied Physics for M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering M.Sc. in a related field from a well-recognized university (with good grades and good references) for either Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Stipend:
Depends on qualifications: $15,000/annum (M.Sc.) to $19,000/annum (Ph.D.)

How to Apply:
You should initially contact Professor Kasap (safa.kasap@usask.ca) with your resume (CV), average grade to date, and the names of at least two references to discuss the project and a suitable starting date. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and persevering students who would enjoy doing experimental research at the cutting-edge at Canada's Synchrotron. The research will involve a significant amount of experimental work and will provide the student with invaluable experimental skills. The positions will be available until filled. Email for contact: safa.kasap@usask.ca.

Other Information:
Depending on the applicant's background and qualifications, the student would be registered for either M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics Departments at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada. The monthly stipend will be near the maximum NSERC allowed level ($16,500 for M.Sc. and $19,000/annum for Ph.D.), depending on the grades, at the time of starting the studies. The M.Sc. duration is 2 years, and involves courses and writing a thesis (dissertation). Ph.D. applicants are expected to have already completed an M.Sc. The student would be joining a highly vibrant and respected group of researchers and carrying out a thesis research in an exciting area with significant health and societal benefits. The principal researchers involved in the project are: Professors Safa Kasap and Dean Chapman (Canada Research Chairs at the University), Drs Tomasz Wysokinski and George Belev at the CLS and Dr. Narinder Sidhu at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.