Radiation Physics Doctoral Intern

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a two-year residency in therapeutic medical physics within the Division of Radiation Oncology. The program prepares residents for ABR certification and aligns with CAMPEP standards, aiming to cultivate independent medical physicists capable of advancing radiation oncology physics.

The residency emphasizes clinical QA, treatment planning collaboration, and research, culminating in qualification for ABR exams and independent practice in radiation

Qualifications

• Minimum: CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics graduate degree (MS or PhD) or a PhD in physics with CAMPEP certificate.
• Preferred: graduate coursework in medical physics, radiological physics, radiation therapy, medical imaging, and radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Participates in educational activities of the Radiation Oncology residency program.
• Performs routine QA testing for radiation therapy equipment and participates in commissioning and calibration of devices.
• Contributes to clinical research projects related to medical physics and radiation therapy.
• Engages in ongoing education to stay current with advancements in the field.

Education

MS or PhD CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program

PhD in physics or related discipline with CAMPEP certificate

Job description

Job Title: Radiation Physics Doctoral Intern

Division: Radiation Oncology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $52,500 - $60,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) invites applications for a two-year residency in therapeutic medical physics. The BCM Medical Physics Residency Program aims to cultivate medical physicists capable of practicing radiation oncology physics independently. The program prepares residents for ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics, adhering to the standards of the AAPM and CAMPEP.

Job Duties

• Participates in educational activities of the Radiation Oncology residency program.
  • Attends and actively participates in clinical conferences, seminars, and departmental meetings.
  • Presents the findings and research at meetings and professional conferences as required.
  • Participates in the development and presents educational content for staff, residents, and students.
  • Completes assigned coursework and exams related to medical physics, radiation safety, and quality assurance.
  • Engages in continuing education opportunities to keep up with the latest advancements in the field.
• Participates in clinical activities under the guidance of a licensed Medical Physicist.
  • Performs routine quality assurance (QA) testing for radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and imaging devices (CT, MRI, PET, etc.).
  • Participates in the commissioning and calibration of radiation therapy devices, imaging systems, and associated equipment.
  • Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure accurate treatment planning and delivery.
  • Performs radiation dose calculations for external beam and brachytherapy treatments.
  • Assists in the development, validation, and implementation of new treatment techniques, including IMRT, VMAT, Brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
  • Provides support for diagnostic imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and ultrasound.
  • Contributes to the maintenance and optimization of radiation safety protocols and patient protection measures.
  • Performs patient-specific quality assurance for radiation therapy treatments.
• Participates in clinical research activities as they relate to medical physics and radiation therapy.
  • Participates in ongoing clinical and translational research projects related to medical physics.
  • Assists in the design and implementation of experiments and clinical trials, focusing on the development of new techniques, technologies, or methodologies in radiation therapy or imaging.
  • Contributes to the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D from a CAMPEP- accredited Medical Physics graduate program, or
• Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline and completed a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of graduate coursework in medical physics that includes courses in radiological physics, radiation therapy, medical imaging, and radiation protection.
• Previous experience with medical physics instrumentation, radiation therapy equipment, and imaging systems.
• Certification or eligibility to sit for the American Board of Radiology (ABR) exams in Medical Physics.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.