Open Rank - Radiation Physics

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,600 - 273,400

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment and research institution in Houston is seeking a Therapeutic Medical Physicist for a full-time PhD faculty position. The role involves supporting external beam and brachytherapy treatments, engaging in quality assurance, and participating in research and educational programs. Candidates should possess a PhD in Medical Physics or Physics and have strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with a base salary ranging from $180,600 to $273,400.

Qualifications

PhD required, preferably in Medical Physics or Physics.
ABR certification completed or in progress, with residency preferred.

Responsibilities

Support external beam and brachytherapy treatments.
Participate in quality assurance for treatment machines.
Engage in research and educational programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a large team

Education

PhD in Medical Physics or Physics

Job description

Position Overview

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 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. 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

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

Location & Compensation

Work Location: Onsite

Target base salary: $180,600 to $273,400. Eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Legal statements: http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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