The Department of Radiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Physicist to join our faculty. This is a full-time, on-site position with an academic appointment based on experience and qualifications, with tenure track available. The primary functions of this position are in CT, radiography, fluoroscopy and mammography. 

This position has clinical, educational and research components, including:

• Radiation dose monitoring and management for CT, radiography, fluoroscopy, and mammography
• Participation in departmental quality and safety initiatives
• Radiation dose calculations for interventional procedures
• Quality assurance and acceptance testing of CT and radiographic equipment
• Helping to maintain compliance and accreditation with organizations such as the ACR and Joint Commission
• Participation in radiologic physics instruction for radiology residents and medical students
• Evaluation and advisement on new radiology equipment purchases
• Assistance with research projects throughout the institution that utilize radiologic exams
• Conducting research within the radiology department, with the intention of publication and presentation

The qualifications for this position are:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in medical physics or a related field
• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics is preferred, but the candidate may be board-eligible with the intention of completing board certification
• 2 years of postdoctoral experience