Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Radiation Physics HALs

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Comprehensive health

Wellness

Time off

Retirement benefits

Relocation support

Medical benefits

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Recognition

Job summary

The Department of Radiation Physics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a clinically oriented Therapeutic Medical Physicist for a full-time PhD faculty position to support external beam and brachytherapy treatments at HALs in Houston. The role includes QA, research, and education for graduate students and trainees.

Requirements: PhD in Medical Physics or Physics and ABR certification (completed or in progress).

Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics or Physics is required.
• ABR certification completed or in progress.
• Residency program graduate preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a large team.

Responsibilities

• Support external beam and brachytherapy treatments at HALs in Houston.
• Participate in quality assurance for EBRT machines, CT-simulators, HDR and PDR units.
• Contribute to research and educational programs for graduate students and trainees.
• Engage in specialized procedures such as 4DCT, SRS, SBRT, IORT, and PDR/HDR gynecological treatments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Medical Physics or Physics

ABR certification (completed or in progress)

Residency program graduate preferred

Job description

The Department of Radiation Physics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a clinically oriented Therapeutic Medical Physicist for a full time PhD faculty position. The candidate's primary clinical duties will be to support external beam and brachytherapy treatments at the MDA Houston Area Locations (HALs) in Houston. Responsibilities will depend upon the clinical service to which the candidate is assigned, but may include special procedures such as 4DCT,SRS, SBRT, IORT and PDR and HDR gynecological treatments. The candidate will participate in quality assurance for our EBRT treatment machines, CT-simulators and HDR and PDR units. They will also participate in special projects and other assignments as needed. As a faculty member, the candidate will participate in research programs and in educational programs for graduate students and trainees. MD Anderson is a smoke-free environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage qualified women and minority applicants. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Refer to the Radiation Physics web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Requirements include a PhD in Medical Physics or Physics and ABR certification completed or in progress. Residency program graduate is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a large team are a must for the successful candidate.

Work Location: Onsite

This position has a target base salary of $210,000 to $319,400.

• incentive compensation
• comprehensive health
• wellness
• time off
• savings
• retirement benefits
• relocation support

• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• retirement
• tuition benefits
• educational opportunities
• individual and team recognition

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180232
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite