Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Medical Physics (03-317-212)

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

86d • $176,000 - $316,000

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting for a faculty Medical Physicist at the Assistant / Associate Professor, non-tenure 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/eligibility in radiation oncology physics. Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher; however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience. The successful candidate will join our existing team of dedicated Medical Physics faculty at UMMC and will be responsible for clinical duties such as quality assurance, machine maintenance and calibration, patient treatment planning and treatment support, as well as technology and workflow optimization and implementation. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to support our special procedures which include (i) motion managed intensity modulated proton therapy; and (ii) robust stereotactic body radiation therapy. Active participation is also expected in teaching of residents and trainees. The incumbent is also expected to actively engage in clinical innovation and translation. We have a comprehensive research program that encompasses various areas such as proton and electron FLASH radiation therapy, prompt gamma imaging, proton arc therapy, dual-energy CT planning, LET-based planning, advanced motion management, AI and Radiomics applications, small animal image-guided proton therapy on the beamline SARRP platform, and MRI-guided IMPT. Candidates with significant interest and track record of extramural funding in one or more of these areas will be given dedicated and shared resources upon mutual agreement.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in medical physics, engineering, or related physical science.
• ABR board certification/eligibility in radiation oncology physics.
• Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Significant interest and track record of extramural funding in relevant research areas.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties such as quality assurance, machine maintenance and calibration, patient treatment planning and treatment support.
• Technology and workflow optimization and implementation.
• Support special procedures including motion managed intensity modulated proton therapy and robust stereotactic body radiation therapy.
• Active participation in teaching of residents and trainees.
• Engage in clinical innovation and translation.
• Participate in research programs related to advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
• Paid holidays and personal leave.
• Unlimited accrual of sick time.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees