Chief Physicist (Radiology & Nuclear Medicine)

European Federation Of Organizations For Medical Physics - EFOMP; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cork University Hospital in Cork, Ireland, invites applications for a permanent Chief Physicist to lead the Radiology Physics Department, which comprises around 10 staff. The role requires strategic leadership across diagnostic radiology physics services and collaboration with hospital management and clinical teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and service delivery.

The successful candidate will head a large Cork–Kerry regional service, contribute to the wider medical physics

Job description

Institution: Cork University Hospital

Location: Cork, Ireland

Application closes at: Nov 17th, 2025 13:00

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is seeking to appoint a Chief Physicist (permanent post) to head up its Radiology Physics Department (10 staff).

CUH itself is truly unique, being the largest HSE hospital in Ireland and the only Specialist Academic Teaching Hospital in the state with all acute surgical and medical specialities integrated on the same campus.

The hospital is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic individual ready to lead and meet the challenges presented by managing and contributing to a large service covering the Cork-Kerry region in Ireland. The successful candidate will also be well placed to contribute to the wider medical physics profession in Ireland in the years ahead.