Clinical Medical Physicist; Assistant/ Associate Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor (03-317-187): The Medical Physics group in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting for a faculty medical physicist.  The position rank will be at the Assistant/Associate Professor level depending on skills and experience, and the primary work location will be the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC).

The successful candidate will join our existing team of dedicated Medical Physics faculty at the MPTC 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.

The MPTC includes a Varian 5-room Probeam facility with pencil beam scanning, 1 dual-energy Siemens CT simulator, and 1 Siemens MRI scanner (1.5T) and a dedicated beamline for small animal image-guided radiotherapy platform for preclinical research, including proton FLASH RT studies. Treatment planning systems from multiple vendors include RaySearch Laboratories, Varian Medical Systems, and Elekta/Nucletron.

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland provides a full range of clinical services at the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and 4 well-integrated community programs. All practice sites are connected via a telemedicine network facilitating frequent interactions between facilities. The Medical Physics Division currently includes 27 faculty physicists, 23 dosimetrists, 3 physics residents, 7 information systems and technology staff, and additional research staff. Services provided include proton therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, external radiation radiotherapy, brachytherapy (low- and high-dose), and thermal therapy (hyperthermia). The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including 4 Varian TrueBeam, 3 Varian Trilogy, 1 Varian Clinac IX, 1 Varian TrueBeam Edge, 1 BSD 500 (superficial thermal therapy unit), 1 BSD 2000 (deep thermal therapy unit), 1 Gammaknife, 1 GammaPod, 4 HDR units, and 7 multi-slice large-bore CT simulators with 4D capabilities. We also have a dedicated Linac for electron FLASH studies. The department has access to clinical PET/CT and MR scanners in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Campus-wide shared resources include small-animal imaging CT, PET, and MR scanners.

 

Qualifications

 

Candidates must have a PhD 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.

Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and a recent CV, including names and contact information of three references. 

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.