Faculty Position - Photon Physicist

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a full-time photon physicist for the Department of Radiation Oncology within the School of Medicine. The candidate will be expected to support clinical services and participate in the education of medical physicist residents while conducting innovative research in radiation oncology.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a leading research institution focusing on advanced cancer treatment techniques. Candidates should have a PhD and be board-eligible in therapeutic radiological physics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Candidates must be ABR board eligible and certification in therapeutic radiological physics is preferred.
• Must support clinical services and conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical services and collaborate as a faculty member.
• Participate in medical physicist resident education.
• Conduct clinical and translational research.

Skills

ABR board eligibility

Therapeutic radiological physics certification

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

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Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology of the Emory University School of Medicine is recruiting for a full‑time photon physicist faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level under the guidance of the Director of Medical Physics.

Emory’s Department of Radiation Oncology serves multiple clinical institutions in the Atlanta metropolitan area, including Emory University Hospital Clifton, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown, Emory Proton Therapy Center, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Grady Hospital, and Emory Decatur Hospital. It is an integral part of Winship, a National Cancer Institute‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It is an integral part of Winship, a National Cancer Institute‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is deeply integrated into multidisciplinary cancer care delivery.

The department treats over 4,000 patients annually. Highlights of the technology offered include 9 Varian™ linear accelerators, 1 Halcyon™ unit, 2 Elekta™ linear accelerators, a multi‑room proton center, Gamma Knife®, multiple brachytherapy HDR afterloaders, large bore CT scanners with 4D capabilities, and access to MR and PET scanners including two dedicated 1.5 T MRI scanners. All linear accelerators are IGRT (2D, 3D) and respiratory motion management equipped. The oncology information system is ARIA® with treatment planning systems including Eclipse™ and RayStation©.

The department has grown in its clinical, teaching, and research activities in the past decade and includes internationally renowned leaders in each of these areas, with many faculty members holding substantial NIH and other grant funding, leading innovative multi‑center trials, and publishing extensively in the highest impact journals. There are currently more than 70 faculty members in the department’s Divisions of Clinical Affairs, Cancer Biology, Medical Physics, and Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy. In addition, there is a fully accredited three‑year training program for medical physics residents as well as a four‑year training program for radiation oncology residents. Emory physics faculty also participate in Georgia Institute of Technology’s medical physics education and research programs. The Medical Physics Division has a successful research program and has multiple investigators federally funded in areas including artificial intelligence and image‑guided radiotherapy.

Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates must be ABR board eligible and certification in therapeutic radiological physics is preferred. The candidate is expected to support clinical services, participate in the education of medical physicist residents and medical residents, and conduct clinical and translational research. Applicants who have research interests that significantly contribute to the overall departmental academic effort are strongly encouraged to apply. Emory School of Medicine is a premier research institution, educational leader, and provider of cutting‑edge patient‑centered care with growing impact: we welcome those seeking to partner with us and elevate our mission to join us.

Additional Details

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