Medical Physicist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, seeks a full-time Medical Physicist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join the Department of Radiation Oncology. The role integrates clinical service with research and teaching in a leading academic medical center.

The position will provide site coverage for SBUH and PFCC at Stony Brook Southampton, with responsibilities spanning machine calibration, treatment planning, brachytherapy, QA, and development of new procedures.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Clinical Associate Professor: 5+ years' experience in Radiation Oncology with research excellence.
• Clinical Assistant Professor: ABR Part I passed and eligible for ABR board examinations with research experience.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Preferred: ABR board certification, NYS license eligibility, Varian products experience, SBRT/SRS/SRT planning and HDR procedures, current major research funding.

Responsibilities

• Calibration and maintenance of Radiation Oncology equipment.
• Perform machine acceptance test and commissioning.
• Patient treatment planning.
• Brachytherapy procedures.
• Quality assurance and compliance.
• Development and implementation of new Radiation Therapy procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.
• Research in medical physics and radiation oncology.
• Education in CAMPEP-accredited residency programs and graduate students.

Skills

Excellent communication

ABR board certification

SBRT/SRS/SRT planning

HDR procedures

Varian products

Research funding

Education

PhD Degree in Medical Physics or related field

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Jul 21, 2026

Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology in the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University seeks a full-time Medical Physicist for a clinical and academic position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant is expected to fulfill clinical duties as medical physicist and collaborate collegially building departmental research excellence. The start date of this position is flexible either immediately or Oct 2026. The Medical Physicist is a valuable member of our team who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our high standards of excellence.

This position will provide site coverage for both SBUH at the Stony Brook main campus and Phillips Family Cancer Center (PFCC) at Stony Brook Southampton hospital. Duties of a Medical Physicist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Calibration and maintenance of Radiation Oncology equipment.
• Perform machine acceptance test and commissioning.
• Patient treatment planning.
• Brachytherapy procedures.
• Quality assurance and compliance.
• Development and implementation of new Radiation Therapy procedures, techniques, and instrumentation.
• Research excellence in the field of medical physics and radiation oncology.
• Education in CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency training program, Radiation Oncology medical residency program, and PhD/MS graduate students of medical physics and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Physics, physics, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• For Clinical Associate Professor candidate, minimum 5 years' experience as a Clinical Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology and track record of research excellence.
• For Clinical Assistant Professor candidate, must have passed Part One of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and eligible for ABR board examinations, with record of research experience.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ABR board certified.
• NYS License eligible.
• Experience with Varian products.
• Experience with SBRT/SRS/SRT planning and HDR procedures.
• Current major research funding.

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Robin Avidor at 631-444-7770.