Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Radiation Physics

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston invites applications for a clinically oriented Therapeutic Medical Physicist in a full-time PhD faculty role. The candidate will support external beam and brachytherapy treatments, participate in QA of EBRT machines, CT-simulators, HDR/PDR units, and engage in research and education for graduate students and trainees.

The position requires a PhD in Medical Physics or Physics and ABR certification (completed or in progress).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support external beam and brachytherapy treatments at the main campus.
• Participate in QA for EBRT machines, CT-simulators, HDR and PDR units.
• Engage in research programs and in educational programs for graduate students and trainees.
• Contribute to special projects and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Medical Physics or Physics

Job description

The Department of Radiation Physics at UT MD Anderson 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 main campus 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. UT MD Anderson is a smoke-free environment. 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.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and 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: 183102
• 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