Clinical Medical Physicist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking a dedicated medical physicist for an academic faculty position. This role emphasizes clinical software development and management, seeking candidates with a strong research background in radiotherapy and medical imaging. Ideal applicants will possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to clinical innovation, and the ability to work collaboratively within a cohesive team. This position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students while contributing to cutting-edge research in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about advancing medical physics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in medical physics or related field required.
• ABR certification is mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Engage in clinical software development and management.

Skills

Clinical Software Development

Research and Development

Radiotherapy

Medical Imaging

Artificial Intelligence

Database Management

Web Design

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Medical Physics

ABR Certification

Job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a medical physicist for an academic faculty position within the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. The position emphasizes clinical software development and management, with a preference for candidates with a track record in research and development in radiotherapy, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, database, and web design. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to clinical innovation. Responsibilities include participating in the teaching of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents in medical physics and radiation oncology. Personal attributes such as motivation, initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork are highly valued.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in medical physics, engineering, or a related field and have ABR certification. Successful candidates will engage in teaching and research activities. The physics team operates as a cohesive unit, balancing clinical duties and research, with effort allocation based on research funding levels.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to equal opportunity employment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which allows UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history records. If the role involves access to critical infrastructure, maintaining security is a minimum qualification.

The appointment rank will be based on academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than full-time schedules.

For more information on benefits, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern offers a competitive benefits package including:
• PPO medical plan, available day one, at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!