Faculty Proton Medical Physicist

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan options

Support for research projects

Job summary

A prestigious university in Washington, D.C. is seeking a dedicated faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences. The role involves providing specialized skills for proton radiation therapy, conducting research, and contributing to teaching programs. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Medical Physics and board certification, with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. The position is based at the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related fields required.
• Board certified or eligible for board certification.
• Experience in proton therapy medical physics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized skills for proton radiation therapy.
• Conduct research and contribute to teaching.
• Support medical physics duties including treatment planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Ph.D. Degree in Medical Physics or related fields

Board certification by relevant medical physics boards

Job description

General Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences at Johns Hopkins University is seeking highly motivated faculty at Assistant or Associate Professor level to provide specialized skills to meet the technical requirements of proton radiation therapy, conduct research, and contribute to teaching in associated education programs. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Medical Physics Division and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of medical physics duties, including radiation protection, simulation, treatment planning, and machine and patient‑specific quality assurance. Candidates with strong communication and collaboration skills are desired. Candidate should be willing to participate in developmental projects that align with the programmatic goals of the department. The current position will be based at the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center at the Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C.

Qualifications

Ph.D. Degree in Medical Physics or related fields.

Board certification** by the American Board of Radiology, the American College of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, or other relevant medical physics boards, or eligible for board certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Research and educational experience in a university‑based hospital is highly desirable. Prior experience in proton therapy medical physics is preferred.

Application Instructions

Submit application online. For questions regarding this position, please contact Xun Jia, Ph.D., Chief of Medical Physics Division, at [e-mail].

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Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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