Lecturer in Medical

Physics

FURTHER PARTICULARS

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About the

FACULTY OF

SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGY The Faculty of Science & Technology was

formed in 2012 out of the former Faculty of

Science & Agriculture.

The Faculty of Science & Technology comprises

the Departments of Chemistry, Life Sciences,

Mathematics & Statistics, Computing &

Information Technology and Physics.

The Faculty of Science & Technology offers

Bachelor of Science degrees with majors or

specializations in:

Actuarial Science, Alternative Energy

Technology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical

Technology, Biotechnology, Botany,

Chemistry, Chemistry and Management,

Computer Science, Computer Science with

Management, Ecology & Environmental

Biology, Environment and Natural Resource

Management, Environmental Science &

Sustainable Technology, Environmental

Technology, Information Technology,

Information Technology with Management,

Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mathematics &

Applied Statistics, Microbiology, Plant Biology,

Physics, Statistics, Statistics & Economics, and

Zoology.

The Department of Physics The Department of Physics is committed to

delivering internationally recognized teaching

and research programmes to its students in

Pure and Applied Physics.

At the undergraduate level, we offer a B.Sc. in

Biomedical Technology (special degree) and

Majors in Physics and Electronics. Students

also have the option of pursuing up to two of

four Minors in Applied Physics: Environmental

Physics, Medical Physics & Bioengineering,

Materials Science and Electronics.

Additionally, we offer taught postgraduate

courses leading to a M.Sc. and research based

programmes leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D.

degrees. In 2013, we launched a M.Sc. in

Renewable Energy Technology, and in

September 2016, the M.Sc. in Biomedical

Physics. The primary areas of specialization for

research degrees are in Pure Physics,

Astronomy, and in Applied Physics fields of

Materials Science, Environmental Physics,

Renewable Energy, Medical Physics, and

Electronics.

Research Environmental Physics encompasses research

in Caribbean Climatology, Climate Change &

Impact Assessments, Renewable Energy,

Geophysics, Soil Erosion and Noise Pollution.

The Department of Physics has had a long

history in solar energy. In addition, the Solar

Energy Laboratory has been pivotal in

establishing a photovoltaic demonstration site.

In the past few years, we have extended our

research into wind and geothermal energy.

Our Smart Grid Research Laboratory focuses

on the study of integration challenges of

renewable sources with the electrical grid.

Our focus in Medical Physics research is

currently on Anthropometrics and Ergonomics,

and Radiation Medicine. Our Digital System

Design Laboratory was specifically established

for the design and simulation of Digital Signal

Processing systems for their applications

towards Speech Recognition and

Communication. In addition to the above,

there is also ongoing research in Materials

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Science, Quantum Optics, Optoelectronics,

and Astronomy and Astrobiology. Graduate

students who wish to pursue research in the

primary and related research areas will find

willing mentors among faculty, technicians,

and administrative staff members.

Our specialist unit in Electron Microscopy (SEM

and TEM) offers services in collaboration with

the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Apart from

this we have an XRD facility and Electronics

Workshop to support our research initiatives.

Research Possibilities The proximity of the Faculty of Engineering, as

well as the Seismic Research Unit, which are

situated on the St. Augustine Campus, provide

excellent opportunities for rewarding research

in other areas of Physics. Collaboration with

the sister campuses at Cave Hill (Barbados) and

Mona (Jamaica) is encouraged.

Establishment Academic:

1 Professor

2 Senior Lecturers

8 Lecturers

1 Development Engineer

Demonstrators and Teaching Assistants (Part‐

time staff) (Budgetary provision available)

Student Numbers and Class

Sizes The average class sizes are:

B.Sc. General

Year I ‐ 125 ‐ 200

Year II ‐ 40 ‐ 100

Year III ‐ 40 ‐ 100

Programme Offering The Department offers programmes of study

leading to:

Undergraduate:

B.Sc. Biomedical Technology

Majors:

Physics

Electronics

Minors:

Materials Science

Electronics

Medical Physics & Bioengineering

Environmental Physics

Postgraduate:

M.Sc. in Renewable Energy Technology

M.Sc. in Biomedical Physics

M.Phil. in Physics

Ph.D. in Physics

Current Members of Academic

Staff and their Research Areas Davinder Pal Sharma

Head of Department

B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (GNDU)

Lecturer, Electronics

Roger Andrews

B.Sc., Ph.D. (Lond.)

Lecturer, Quantum Physics

Xsitaaz Chadee

B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (UWI)

Lecturer, Environmental Physics/Renewable

Energy

Ricardo Clarke

B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (UWI)

Senior Lecturer, Environmental Physics

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Shirin Haque

B.Sc., M.Phil. in Psychology, M.Phil. in Physics,

Ph.D. (UWI)

Senior Lecturer, Astronomy

Andrea Joseph-Hutchinson

B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (UWI)

Lecturer, Medical Physics/Quantum Optics

Dr. Dinesh Pathak

B.Sc. (HPU), B.Ed. (JMU), M.Sc., Ph.D. (GNDU)

Lecturer, Material Science

Nikolay Zyuzikov

B.Sc. (MEPHI), MSc (QMUL), PhD (MRRC)

Lecturer, Medical Physics

Senior Electronics Maintenance Officer

Mr. Michael N. Charles (Electronics Workshop)

Supervisors Technical Staff:

Mr. S. Ali Shah

B.Sc., M.Phil. (UWI)

Chief Engineering Technician (Laboratory)

Mr. D. Hinds

B.Sc. (W.I.T, USA) Development Engineer

(Electron Microscope)

Existing Research Facilities

Modest research facilities exist in all areas

mentioned above.

Library Facilities The Alma Jordan Library

(https://libraries.sta.uwi.edu/ajl/)

Tenure of Appointment Appointment as Lecturer will normally be for

(3) years in the first instance, with eligibility for

consideration for renewal.

Further details may be obtained from the

Campus Registrar,

The University of the West Indies, St.

Augustine, Republic of

Trinidad and Tobago.

Research The University of the West Indies supports the

research activities of permanent members of

staff by providing study leave, special leave for

scholarly purposes, and sabbatical leave, as

well as offering funding for research trips,

fieldwork, institutional visits, conference

participation and organisation, and research.

assistants. For more information on research

funding, see

http://sta.uwi.edu/research/funding.asp

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Lecturer in

Medical Physics The University of the West Indies is seeking

applicants for a tenure‐track faculty position in

the Department of Physics at the Saint

Augustine Campus. We are interested in

candidates working in Medical Physics.

Candidates well established in theoretical or

other applied areas of Physics will also be

considered.

Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must possess a PhD,

which should be in Physics, Applied Physics or

a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess:

At least five (5) high‐quality, peer‐

reviewed publications in international

journals in the area of Medical Physics

within the last five (5) years

At least two (2) years’ teaching experience

at university level in the areas of General

Physics or Medical Physics

Evidence of experimental/computational

competency in the area of Medical Physics.

Candidates with the following would have an

advantage:

Postdoctoral/Clinical/Industrial

experience in the area of Medical Physics

Evidence of successful research grant

application and completion of grant

project in the area of Medical Physics

Evidence of cross‐disciplinary research in

the area of Medical Physics.

The following would be considered assets:

Degree in Education, certificate in

university teaching and learning or

equivalent

Successful supervision of post‐graduate

students at the MSc, MPhil or PhD levels

Evidence of development or management

of teaching labs.

Special Responsibilities Teaching in general areas of the

undergraduate Physics curriculum

Teaching and coordinating MSc

programmes

Establishing independent research

interests and maintaining research output

and collaborations

Mentoring undergraduate and

postgraduate research students and

participating in academic advising

Participating in curriculum development

and interdisciplinary collaboration

activities

Providing Department, Faculty, University

and professional service

Applying for grants and developing an

externally‐funded research programme

Undertaking appropriate teaching and

administrative load at the undergraduate /

postgraduate levels which may include

managing laboratories and coordinating

B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes

Conducting research and making

significant contribution to the

Department’s research output in peer

reviewed publications.

Personal Attributes

The Department places high priority on

individuals of integrity who can work well in a

team and student friendly environment.

Candidates should also possess good

communication and interpersonal skills. A

good command of both oral and written

English is essential. Candidates should also:

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Be able to demonstrate good leadership

skills, innovation, commitment and

enthusiasm

Be able to interact positively with support

and academic staff within the Department

and the University as well as interface with

relevant industry

Be committed to ongoing professional

development.

Remuneration

Package

Annual Salary Range: Lecturer (Non‐Medical):

Minimum ‐ TT$ 239,544.00 per annum

Maximum ‐ TT$ 333,456.00 per annum

Benefits: Special allowance of 6% of basic salary;

Transportation Allowance of TT$3,250.00

per month;

Up to five economy class passages plus

baggage allowance of US$3,000.00

(TT$ equivalent) on appointment and

normal termination;

Unfurnished accommodation at 10% or

furnished at 12½% of basic salary, or

housing allowance of 20% of basic salary to

staff making own housing arrangements;

UWI contribution of equivalent of 10% of

basic salary to Superannuation Scheme;

Annual Study and Travel Grant (available

after first year of service); ‐TT$20,717.00

per annum

Institutional Visit Allowance – TT$7,200.00

per annum

Book Grant – TT$6,000.00 per annum

Contributory Health Insurance – 50%

Group Life Insurance Scheme

The Registry St. Augustine File # 157-65 2021 September /ab