Medical Physicist - Open Rank

TopSciNet; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

ECO Pass for commuting

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is seeking a full-time Medical Physicist to support clinical operations across UCHealth facilities in the Denver metro area. The role involves clinical physics support, QA, teaching, and research in a dynamic radiation oncology division.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in radiotherapy, IMRT/IGRT, and treatment planning, with collaboration across teams and an emphasis on patient safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or related field + Board eligibility
• Senior Instructor: Master’s + Board certification + 5 yrs clinical experience
• Assistant Professor: DMP/PhD + Board eligibility + 2 yrs clinical experience
• Associate Professor: PhD + Board certification + 5 yrs clinical experience + 2 yrs teaching
• Experience in clinical radiotherapy, IMRT, IGRT, treatment planning, functional imaging

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical physics support and QA for routine and special procedures: VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR/LDR, TBI/TSI, SGRT
• Linear Accelerator, CT-Sim, HDR, and Treatment Planning QA
• Participate in teaching and research

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering

DMP or PhD

Board certification

Board eligibility

Tools

Eclipse

ARIA

EPIC

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO — USA

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO USA Posted Nov 27, 2025 Due Nov 27, 2026

Physics

Job Description

Instructor: $100,000 – $180,000

Senior Instructor: $120,000 – $200,000

Associate Professor: $170,000 – $270,000

Posted: 11/26/2025

Category: Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography

Location: Aurora, Denver, and Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Position Overview

The Division of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a full-time Medical Physicist to support clinical operations across multiple UCHealth facilities in the Denver metro area.

Facilities & Equipment:

• HDR unit
• 4 CT simulators
• PET/CT simulator
• Eclipse, ARIA, and EPIC systems

Role:

Provide clinical physics support and QA for routine and special procedures: VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR/LDR, TBI/TSI, SGRT

Linear Accelerator, CT-Sim, HDR, and Treatment Planning QA

Participate in teaching and research

Qualifications

Instructor: Master’s in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or related field + Board eligibility

Senior Instructor: Master’s + Board certification + 5 yrs clinical experience

Assistant Professor: DMP/PhD + Board eligibility + 2 yrs clinical experience

Associate Professor: PhD + Board certification + 5 yrs clinical experience + 2 yrs teaching

Preferred:

Experience in clinical radiotherapy, IMRT, IGRT, treatment planning, functional imaging

Strong research and teaching record

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong analytical and computer skills

Why Work Here?

Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution

Generous paid time off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 holidays

Tuition benefits and ECO Pass for commuting

Collaborative, dynamic, and collegial environment

CU is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.