Medical Physicist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a clinical radiation therapy physicist to support two locations: Chapel Hill and Rockingham (Eden, NC). This FT position shares responsibilities with another physicist and reports to the Radiation Oncology department.

UNC offers strong benefits and a collaborative academic environment. Minimum qualifications include an MS or PhD in Medical Physics or related field and ABR eligibility or certification.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field.
• ABR board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT and SBRT.
• Familiarity with Elekta, Mosaiq, RayStation and RadCalc.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-time clinical radiation therapy physics services for two facilities, combining to a full-time role.
• Support IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS and brachytherapy programs.
• Perform chart checks, machine calibrations and QA.
• Oversee and direct junior staff during equipment acceptance and commissioning.
• Ensure precise and safe delivery of radiation treatment plans.

Skills

ABR board eligible or board certified

Education

MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Elekta

Mosaiq

RayStation

RadCalc

Job description

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Posting Information

• Department Radiation Oncology - 413001
• Posting Open Date 06/18/2026
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes
• Position Type Permanent Faculty
• Working Title Medical Physicist
• Appointment Type Open Rank
• Vacancy ID FAC0005995
• Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week 40
• FTE 1
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range Dependent on Experience
• Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026

Position Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a clinical radiation therapy physicist to provide services at two locations: the Departments of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina Cancer Hospital (Chapel Hill) and the University of North Carolina Cancer Care Center at Rockingham (Eden, NC.) This full time position will share responsibilities for the two locations with another physicist on staff.

Both The University of North Carolina Cancer Hospital (Chapel Hill) and The University of North Carolina Cancer Care Center at Rockingham (Eden, NC) are part of the broader University of North Carolina system. The Department of Radiation Oncology at Rockingham works under the guidance and oversight of the main Radiation Oncology Department located at the University of North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

North Carolina Cancer Hospital, Dept of Radiation Oncology: The department is currently staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist. The clinic is equipped with 2 Elekta Versa accelerators, 1 Varian TrueBeam accelerator, 1 CyberKnife system, 1 Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, 1 Elekta HDR system, 1 VariSeed LDR prostate system, 1 Philips large bore CT simulator, and 1 Philips MR-simulator.

North Carolina Cancer Care Center at Rockingham, Dept of Radiation Oncology: The Rockingham facility is staffed by 1 radiation oncologist, 1 physicist, and 4 radiation therapists, treating between 10 – 20 patients per day with 3D, IMRT / VMAT , SBRT treatments on a single Elekta Infinity linear accelerator.

Shared resources: Clinical treatment planning systems ( TPS ) include Raystation TPS , Accuray Precision TPS for CyberKnife, Oncentra HDR Brachy TPS , and VariSeed LDR Brachy TPS ; Record and Verify uses Mosaiq. Ancillary systems include VisionRT. Dosimetry services are centralized.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Provide part-time clinical radiation therapy physics services for both facilities, together amounting to a full-time position;
• Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for IMRT / VMAT , IGRT , SBRT , SRS and brachytherapy programs;
• Perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance;
• Oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning;
• Be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.

Ideal candidates should have a desire to practice clinical medical physics, excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong technical skills, and a commitment to establishing new technologies.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field.
• ABR board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Experience in IMRT / VMAT , IGRT and SBRT .
• Specific experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, Raystation and RadCalc.
• Familiarity with Radiation Safety and State of North Carolina regulations.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Allison Williams, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.