About Us
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, and based on North American statistics, approximately half of the population will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. At Ascinta, we are developing groundbreaking new software and AI models that enable massively-scalable, image-guided personalized cancer therapies.
We are an innovative, energetic, and agile company based in Vancouver, BC – one of the World’s most livable cities and a growing hub for biotechnology and life sciences industries. We are on a mission to positively transform healthcare through advanced science and technologies, with a particular focus on nuclear medicine, imaging, and theranostics. Our big vision is to enable computing-driven, personalized, and affordable cancer therapy at every clinic in the world.
We maintain a close connection with visionary patient-centric clinical practices and participate in research projects in advanced therapies, computer vision, and AI. Our big vision is to enable computing-driven, personalized, and affordable cancer therapy at every clinic in the world.
Position Overview
We are hiring a driven Medical Physicist with a background in nuclear medicine dosimetry, radiopharmaceutical therapies, and imaging (PET, SPECT). The ideal candidate will have previous research or clinical experience in oncology PET / SPECT image analysis and dosimetry. You will participate in developing image quantification methods and procedures, contribute to processing of clinical and research imaging data, and collaborate with academics, clinicians, and software/AI engineers to develop cutting-edge nuclear medicine solutions that improve patient outcomes.
If you are motivated and want to make a meaningful contribution to cancer care through invention and innovation, you are probably a great fit for our team!
Key Responsibilities
As a Medical Physicist at Ascinta, your responsibilities will consist of the following:
- Manage and execute imaging-based dosimetry workflows and calculations for radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), including beta and alpha-emitters, while following best practices and guidelines.
- Work closely with nuclear medicine physicians and physicists to develop new and improved RPT dosimetry protocols, write and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Perform regular quality assurance and control checks on RPT dosimetry calculations.
- Participate in research projects and clinical trials that advance RPT and contribute to wider adoption of personalized therapies through dosimetry.
- Manage a team of image analysts, helping with education and training of RPT and related areas.
- Manage datasets for AI model training, including annotated imaging data from the clinic.
- Stay current with advancements in RPT and implement new techniques and technologies as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the fundamental principles of radioactive decay, particle energetics and interactions with matter, radiobiology, radiation effects on health.
- Knowledge of the basics of cellular biology, human anatomy, and physiology.
- Proven ability (e.g. with publications) to analyze complex data and make logical data-informed conclusions.
- Experience with analysis and annotation of volumetric medical images (PET, SPECT, CT).
- Ability to lead and manage a diverse team, great work ethics and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail with aptitude for granular problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fundamental analytical physics skills including energy, radioactivity, and dose calculations; understanding of the numerical analysis techniques.
- Experience in developing and implementing physics-related or image analysis / computer vision algorithms and software in Python, Matlab, C/C++, or similar languages.
- Research or clinical experience with radiopharmaceutical imaging and therapy.
- Relevant publications in high-impact journals.
- Degree from a CAMPEP-accredited program.
Compensation
- Starting annual salary in the range CDN $90,000 – $135,000 depending on prior work experience, with annual increases commensurate with performance.
- Stock option package.
- Benefits package.
Why Join Us?
- Cutting-edge innovation: be part of a dynamic and growing company committed to advancing medical technology and patient care.
- Career and professional growth opportunities: we promote and support a culture of continuous learning, certification, and participation in workshops and conferences.
- Dynamic work environment where initiative and innovation are encouraged.
- Healthy work/life balance with flexible work schedule and options for partially remote work.
- Opportunity to participate in collaborative research projects with journal and conference publications.
- Exposure and access to a network of collaborators, advisors, and early adopters in the healthcare industry and academia.
- For qualified international candidates: Canada offers clear immigration pathways, fast-track work permits for skilled tech workers, universal healthcare that isn't tied to your employer, statutory paid vacation and severance, and a safe, inclusive place to live and work.
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]. Please include “Medical Physicist - Theranostics” in the subject line.
Join us in our mission to save lives by transforming cancer therapy through technology and innovation! We look forward to receiving your application!
Ascinta is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please send a request to [email protected].