Faculty Position, Department of Radiation Oncology - Medical Physicist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking an accomplished medical physicist to join its faculty. The academic rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, academic record, and publication history. The department is dedicated to the research and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, with expertise in brain, musculoskeletal, and solid tumors. There is a particular interest in candidates with a strong focus on proton therapy and the development of innovative approaches in treatment targeting, planning, delivery, and toxicity modeling. This position offers significant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with investigators across multiple St. Jude cancer center programs. The department is committed to fostering academic innovation and provides substantial resources for protected research time, research development, and scholarly productivity.

Requirements

• A PhD in medical physics, engineering, or related physical science.
• Certification in radiation oncology physics by ABR, ABMP, or CCPM, or eligibility for certification, is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated record of academic productivity and publications commensurate with the proposed faculty rank.
• Strong potential for collaborative research and academic contributions.
• Foreign equivalencies for these qualifications may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in proton therapy.
• Experience in developing innovative approaches to treatment targeting, treatment planning and delivery, and toxicity modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative approaches to treatment targeting, treatment planning and delivery, and toxicity modeling, particularly in the area of proton therapy.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with investigators across multiple St. Jude cancer center programs.
• Contribute to academic innovation and scholarly productivity within the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Conduct research and contribute to the department's mission in the research and treatment of pediatric cancers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree