Medical Physicist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Medical Physicist to join their esteemed Department of Radiation Oncology. This academic faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and teaching within the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Medical Physics, postdoctoral training, and a robust track record in research and funding. With a focus on innovative areas such as artificial intelligence and small animal imaging, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a team committed to advancing medical physics and enhancing educational experiences for students and fellows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical physics.
• ABR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to research activities.
• Participate in teaching graduate students and fellows.

Skills

Medical Physics

Research

Artificial Intelligence

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Medical Physics

Postdoctoral Training

Job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Medical Physicist to fill an academic faculty position within the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics or a related field and postdoctoral training and a minimum of 5 years working experience in the field of medical physics. Candidate must be ABR certified. Excellent track record of research and successful funding history in the field of medical physics is required. Expertise in either small animal imaging and irradiation research or artificial intelligence is highly desired. The ideal candidate should have strong technical and communication skills along with commitment to technical and translational research. The individual sought will participate in the teaching of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents. Personal attributes such as motivation, initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork are highly desired for this position.

The medical physicist is expected to participate in and provide needed clinical support to the research activities in the Department. Research projects in the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering, funded by various federal and state agencies including eleven active NIH R01 grants, range from small-animal irradiation, PET instrumentation, medical imaging, image-guided therapy, heavy ion therapy, and automatic treatment planning to artificial intelligence. An example research effort in our division is the MAIA Lab ( www.utsouthwestern.edu / labs / maia ).

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.