The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is accepting applications for a full-time clinical faculty position in Diagnostic Imaging Physics. The incumbent will join a collaborative and growing team in Diagnostic Medical Physics in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the level of expertise and experience. The physics division is responsible for acceptance tests, annual surveys, ACR accreditation related tests, imaging protocol optimization, shielding design, patient dosimetry, other physics related tasks, resident education, and radiation safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our team consists of a diverse group of people from all levels of experience and cultural backgrounds: 4 physicists, 1 radiology practitioner assistant, 1 medical physics assistant, 2 medical physics residents, and 1 program manager. UTHealth offers an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Medical Insurance - 100% premiums for full-time employees are paid by the University with competitive rates for family coverage, an average of 10 paid institutional holidays, and parental leave.

Houston, the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas, is home to four state universities and seventeen school districts. It is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. At least 145 languages are spoken by city residents, and 90 nations have consular representation in the city.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Interested physicists must apply at the link for consideration:

https://www.uth.edu/careers/index.htm

Requisition # 210002MC

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES            

• Acceptance tests, annual survey, and ACR accreditation related tests of x-ray, MR, NM, and ultrasound imaging equipment
• Radiation dosimetry and patient dose monitoring
• Imaging protocols optimization
• Radiation Safety
• Medical physics residency education
• Radiology residency education
• Clinical research in medical imaging physics.
• Physics support for research projects initiated by radiologists.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS           

• Hands-on experience with all x-ray (CT, Mammography, Interventional radiology, DR, CR, etc), MR, NM and ultrasound imaging equipment
• Proficiency in at least one of major programming languages, be able to automate clinical and research procedures
• Excellent communication skills, be able to communicate with clinical team effectively
• Experience in MR protocol optimization, multispectral CT, or interest in high level medicine imaging processing is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS            

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics and/or Nuclear Medicine and eligible for licensure in medical physics in the State of Texas.

EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D. in physics, medical physics, or a related field required

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of clinical experience post-graduate. (including residency)

EEO Statement 

UTHealth is an EEO/AA employer. UTHealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university.