Professor - SOM Radiation Oncology Physics

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 226.000 - 397.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, based at UMMC in Baltimore, seeks an Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Medical Physics to join our dynamic faculty. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

in medical physics or related field, with ABR certification or eligibility, and demonstrate a strong record in teaching, research, and clinical service in quality assurance, treatment planning, and program development.

Formación

• PhD in medical physics, engineering, or related physical science.
• ABR board certification/eligibility in radiation oncology physics.
• Experience teaching residents and trainees is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Quality assurance, machine maintenance and calibration.
• Patient treatment planning and treatment support.
• Technology and workflow optimization and implementation.
• Active involvement in clinical innovation and translation.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Research

Educación

PhD in Medical Physics

ABR Certification/ Eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Medical Physics: TheDepartment of Radiation Oncology, at the University of MarylandSchool of Medicine is recruiting for a faculty Medical Physicist at the rank of Associate / Professor, nontenure track level at our University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) location in Baltimore,MD. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in medical physics, engineering,or related physical science and ABR board certification/eligibilityin radiation oncology physics. Expected rank for this position will be Associate Professor or higher; however, final rank and tenurestatus will be commensurate with selected candidate’sexperience.

The successful candidate will join our existing team of dedicatedMedical Physics faculty at UMMC and will be responsible forclinical duties such as quality assurance, machine maintenance andcalibration, patient treatment planning and treatment support, aswell as technology and workflow optimization and implementation. Inaddition, the faculty member will be expected to support ourspecial procedures which include (i) motion managed intensitymodulated photon therapy; (ii) robust stereotactic body radiationtherapy, and (iii) brachytherapy. Active participation is alsoexpected in teaching residents and trainees. The incumbent is alsoexpected to actively engage in clinical innovation and translation.We have a comprehensive research program that encompasses variousareas such as proton and electron FLASH radiation therapy, promptgamma imaging, proton arc therapy, dual-energy CT planning,LET-based planning, advanced motion management, AI and Radiomicsapplications, small animal image-guided proton therapy on thebeamline SARRP platform, and MRI-guided IMPT. Candidates withsignificant interest and track record of extramural funding in oneor more of these areas will be given dedicated and shared resources uponmutual agreement.

The Medical Physics team is led by Dr. Amit Sawant, Vice Chair forMedical Physics, and has 31 medical physics faculty, 25dosimetrists, 3 physics residents, and 7 information systems andtechnology staff. All practice sites are connected via astate-of-the-art telemedicine network facilitating interactionsbetween faculty and staff. Research programs include thedevelopment of advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques,real-time respiratory motion management, functionally guidedradiation therapy, prompt-gamma imaging, dual-energy CT, AIapplications in radiation therapy, including radiomics andradiogenomics, and electron and proton FLASH radiotherapy. Medicalphysics research space is co-located with our precisionradiotherapy and radiobiology research to facilitateinterdisciplinary collaboration and team science.

Expected Salary Range: $226,193 - $397,329. The referenced salaryrange reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Radiation Oncology faculty compensationprogram or pay from participation in Radiation Oncology variablecompensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid tothe selected candidate may vary from the salary range statedherein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HR [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

Responsibilities

The appointee ordinarily shall have established an outstanding record of teaching and research, scholarship or creative performance, and, where appropriate to the mission of the institution, a national reputation. There shall be continuing evidence of relevant and effective service to the institution, the community, and the profession.

Qualifications

Doctorate or recognized terminal degree in the field of specialization. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in medical physics, engineering, or related physical science and ABR board certification/eligibility in radiation oncology physics.Established outstanding record of teaching and research, scholarship or creative performance, and, where appropriate to the mission of UMB, a national reputation. There shall be continuing evidence of relevant and effective service to the institution, the community, and the profession. May require unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.