Proton Physics Fellow, 54491BR

Inova Department for Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton therapy is seeking applications for our Proton Radiation Therapy Physics Fellowship Program. Fellow in this 1-year program will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of proton radiation therapy. Fellow will gain comprehensive clinical and technical proton therapy experience in the treatment of pediatric and adult patients across the full range of disease sites. This program is designed for candidates who have a MS or Ph.D. in medical physics or a closely related field, have recently completed a Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP)-accredited medical physics residency program, and are interested in specializing in proton therapy.

The fellowship focuses on the medical application of physics in proton therapy and includes both research and clinical experience related to medical physics aspects of proton therapy. The proton fellow work with a team of medical physicists, radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists and medical physics assistants at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA.

The fellowship training occurs in a large, state-of-the-art proton therapy center utilizing an IBA Proteus®PLUS proton system with two pencil beam scanning gantry rooms.

• Provides hands-on and evaluated experience in all clinical aspects of radiation oncology physics of proton therapy
• Ensures the fellow are able to practice independently in proton therapy by the time complete the program
• Offers research training and experience through mentored projects that culminate in the development of clinical protocols, conference presentations and peer-reviewed scientific publications

Inova Department for Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton therapy is an international center for advanced cancer care and research, serving Northern Virginia, the Washington, DC metro area, and the world beyond. With locations across the northern Virginia, the Center can treat patient at Alexandria, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Loudoun and Woodbridge where it’s most convenient for the patients. Across the system, equipment includes IBA Proteus Plus Proton (2 treatment gantries), 5 TrueBeams with HyperArc, 4 Trilogys, 1 M6 CyberKnife, 3 HDR units, 3 IORT units, 1 3T MRI and 6 simulation CTs, including 1 dual-energy 256 channel CT. External planning are done with Eclipse and RayStation while using Aria for patient data management. The team at Inova is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. The ideal candidate will be energetic and well-trained, possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.  

Qualifications:

• Master or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Finished CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency training
• Strong programming skills with MATLAB and Python; scripting skills in Raystation preferred
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation for proton therapy preferred
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

Inova is an equal opportunity employer and supports a drug free workplace.

For more information, please visit us online at: www.inovacareers.org and apply to job 54491BR.  Email Sonia Sharma at sonia.sharma@inova.org