RADIATION ONCOLOGIST - PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking applications for an open rank tenure track faculty physician scientist. This position is suited for individuals who have completed a minimum of four years of residency training in radiation oncology and are either board certified or eligible by the American Board of Radiology-Radiation Oncology.

The department is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate scientific productivity, including a track record of funded research or a strong interest in translational and clinical research. Candidates with a focus on the treatment of pediatric malignancies will be given preference. Mentorship opportunities are available within the Department for those interested in pediatric malignancies.

The Department of Radiation Oncology fosters a culture of research, teaching, and clinical excellence. Collaborative opportunities abound with University of Iowa imaging scientists in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Radiology. Additionally, the department hosts a PhD degree-granting program in Free Radical and Radiation Biology, and it engages in a variety of translational research studies spanning from bench to bedside. The Department has 13 faculty radiation oncologists, including 3 physician scientists, 7 PhD biologists, and 13 faculty medical physicists.

The Department is situated within The Center of Excellence in Image-Guided Therapy, a technologically advanced facility spanning 40,000 square feet. It sits adjacent to the 507,000 square feet UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital which was dedicated in November 2016. The Department is equipped with cutting-edge technologies including three standard linear accelerators, an Elekta Unity 1.5-Tesla MRI linac, a Gamma Knife Icon stereotactic radiosurgery system, a comprehensive brachytherapy program, a PET/CT scanner, and a 3-Tesla MRI scanner.  The Department has four research nurses, a clinical trials research specialists, a grants administrator, and a creative media specialist to support research, grant application preparation and administration, and manuscript preparation and submission. Research facilities for human subjects are tremendous including a 7-Tesla MRI scanner, a 3-Tesla MRI scanner, and a PET/CT scanner.  Research facilities for small animals including an XStrahl Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP), XStrahl CIX3 cabinet irradiator, 7T MRI microPET, microCT, and optical imaging systems.  A research FLASH irradiation facility will be installed in 2024.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, located in Iowa City, serves as a hub for tertiary care patient services. The city provides a unique blend of the vibrancy and energy characteristic of a Big Ten University town, while also offering the welcoming and comfortable ambiance of Midwest living.

Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/radiationoncology/ for more information on the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. All applications must be submitted online - see http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ requisition #74921 for further information.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

If this opportunity aligns with your professional goals and expertise, we encourage you to consider joining the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

Must have completed a minimum of four years of residency training in radiation oncology.

Must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology-Radiation Oncology.

Scientific productivity, including a track record of funded research or a strong interest in translational and clinical research is desired.

Focus on the treatment of pediatric malignancies is desired.

Demonstrated experience working effectively in an inclusive environment is desired.  

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