Faculty Radiation Oncology Physicist

The Department of Radiation Oncology and the Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California is recruiting a radiation oncology physicist for a Faculty Radiation Oncology Physicist position with its growing Radiation Oncology Physics group.  The successful applicant must be Board Certified with clinical experience and an interest in continuing the department’s growing academic and research efforts in addition to its high-quality clinical program. 

The Faculty Radiation Oncology Physicist position in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Institute includes responsibility for departmental radiation safety; linear accelerator calibration, and maintenance. and performance; brachytherapy calibration, planning, and use; 3-D, IMRT, and VMAT treatment planning accuracy and performance; techniques and use of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT); use and analysis of modern anatomic, physiologic and functional imaging; development of improved treatment, imaging, and quality assurance techniques and protocols; and development, participation, and evaluation of clinical trials and patient outcomes, both at the main campus and affiliate departments. In addition, responsibilities include commissioning, acceptance testing, and protocols for use of new equipment and technical procedures, design and implementation of new treatment and planning methods and protocols, participation and improvement of peer review QA processes, presentations and publications on developments and study results, and keeping current on current and future technological developments within the field.  Extensive experience with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning and treatment techniques will be advantageous.

The position requires certification by the ABR or CCPM in therapy physics, and a PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or related field.  You must have analytical and problem-solving skills, clinical training, and experience in a variety of radiation oncology techniques.  Research background and experience will be helpful and useful.   

Interested applicants should submit: 1. A curriculum vitae; 2. Cover letter; 3. A diversity & inclusion statement describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less).  Please submit to Benedick A. Fraass, Ph.D., FAAPM, FASTRO, FACR, Vice Chair for Research, Professor and Director of Medical Physics c/o  Academic.Recruiting@cshs.org

At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center we are proud of our diverse team and inclusive work environment. We are committed to recruiting, selecting and retaining an engaged workforce from many backgrounds, perspectives and experiences at all levels of the organization, including age, gender identity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and state law.