Clinical Medical Physicist & Educator (Asst/Assoc Prof)

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, seeks a full‑time Medical Physicist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The role combines clinical service with research and education, including supervising residents and students.

The successful candidate will calibrate equipment, perform QA, conduct brachytherapy, and develop new procedures while advancing scholarly work in medical physics and radiation oncology.

Qualifications

• PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Physics, physics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• For Clinical Associate Professor: minimum 5 years’ experience as a clinical medical physicist with a record of research excellence.
• For Clinical Assistant Professor: completion of Part One of the ABR and eligibility for ABR board examinations with research experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: ABR board certification, NYS license, Varian SBRT/SRS/SRT experience.
• Preferred: HDR procedures and current major research funding.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain radiation oncology equipment.
• Perform machine acceptance tests and commissioning.
• Conduct brachytherapy procedures.
• Execute quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement new radiation therapy procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.
• Conduct research in medical physics and radiation oncology.
• Educate residency trainees, graduate students, and staff in medical physics.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Radiation Oncology

Location

Open Date

Jul 17, 2026

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology in the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University seeks a full-time Medical Physicist for a clinical and academic position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant is expected to fulfill clinical duties as medical physicist and collaborate collegially building departmental research excellence. The start date of this position is flexible either immediately or Oct 2026.

The Medical Physicist is a valuable member of our team who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our high standards of excellence. This position will provide site coverage for both SBUH at the Stony Brook main campus and Phillips Family Cancer Center (PFCC) at Stony Brook Southampton hospital.

Duties of a Medical Physicist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Calibration and maintenance of Radiation Oncology equipment.
• Perform machine acceptance test and commissioning.
• Brachytherapy procedures.
• Quality assurance and compliance.
• Development and implementation of new Radiation Therapy procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.
• Research excellence in the field of medical physics and radiation oncology.
• Education in CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency training program, Radiation Oncology medical residency program, and PhD/MS graduate students of medical physics and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Physics, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields. For Clinical Associate Professor candidate, minimum 5 years' experience as a Clinical Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology and track record of research excellence. For Clinical Assistant Professor candidate, must have passed Part One of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and eligible for ABR board examinations, with record of research experience. Excellent oral and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ABR board certified. NYS License eligible. Experience with Varian products. Experience with SBRT/SRS/SRT planning and HDR procedures. Current major research funding.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to theirScholar Service Team at [e-mail] or [phone].

For questions regarding this position, please contact Robin Avidor at 631-444-7770.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center’s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Application Process

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If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Accessat [phone].

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