Clinical Physics Operations Leader & Educator

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based in Boston, seeks a senior Clinical Radiation Therapy Physics faculty member to monitor and coordinate day-to-day activities, lead clinical operations, and participate in teaching and research under HMS governance. The role reports to the Chief of Physics and collaborates with key departmental and HMS leaders.

The incumbent will contribute to clinical teaching for residents and fellows, conduct independent R&D programs, and lead quality assurance and process

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Medical Physics or directly related topic (e.g. Ph. Din Physics, Engineering, Biophysics), within last 7 years.
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology, ABR, or ABR eligibility, is required for this position.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in radiation oncology physics following the completion of the terminal PhD Medical Physics degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with Radiation Oncology leaders to coordinate physics support for safe radiation treatments, including simulations, image processing, treatment plan designs and treatments.
• Develop and implement protocols for radiation dose specifications to meet regulations.
• Contribute to teaching programs and training of residents, fellows and junior physics staff; supervise research projects.
• Participate in clinical committees (QA/QI, faculty search committees) and departmental initiatives.
• Assist in the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new machines and planning systems.
• Design software tools to improve imaging, planning and delivery data processing for efficiency and accuracy.

Education

PhD in Medical Physics or related topic

ABR certification or eligibility

3+ years clinical experience in radiation oncology physics

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based in Boston, seeks a senior Clinical Radiation Therapy Physics faculty member to monitor and coordinate day-to-day activities, lead clinical operations, and participate in teaching and research under HMS governance. The role reports to the Chief of Physics and collaborates with key departmental and HMS leaders.

The incumbent will contribute to clinical teaching for residents and fellows, conduct independent R&D programs, and lead quality assurance and process