Department Overview:

The physics section of the Department of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University provides medical physics services at the main campus and off-campus affiliates.  The main department campus, Marquam Hill, has four vaults; a Tomotherapy HD unit, two Elekta Versa HD’s, and a Varian TrueBeam treatment unit. Additionally, we possess an Intrabeam unit, a Mobetron device, a Flexitron HDR unit, and a CT simulator. Planning systems include Eclipse, Oncentra, Plaque Simulator, iPlan, TomoPlan, Monaco, Velocity, and MIM. Affiliates include The Dalles, Hillsboro, and Beaverton; each having a single linear accelerator for external beam radiation therapy.

Function/Duties of Position:

The Department of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible faculty medical physicist. This appointee will join a team of 15 physicists and 10 dosimetrists, plus trainees. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the clinical, research, and educational missions of the physics section, Department, and School of Medicine.

Reporting to the Vice Chair & Director of Physics, the appointee will provide technical expertise and clinical support in patient treatment planning, therapy machine/radioactive sources calibration, radiation safety, and new technology research and clinical implementation. The appointee must have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in academic medical physics. Teaching responsibilities include the OHSU Clinical Medical Physics and physician residency programs, developing and teaching within the OHSU Medical Physics graduate courses, and supervising MS and PhD students’ research.

Required Qualifications:

• M. Sc. or equivalent degree in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field
• Completion of a CAMPEP accredited clinical medical physics residency program or at least four years of broad clinical experience
• Certification or board-eligible in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics, or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
• Demonstrated ability to work independently & within a team, prioritizing team success

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in medical physics
• Demonstrated ability to develop/implement new technologies
• Experience with existing technology at OHSU (listed in the Department Overview)
• Complementary research skills and interests to those currently within the physics group that support normal tissue toxicity reduction and/or online adaptive radiotherapy
• Evidence of working with diverse communities in service, teaching, or research  

Posting Additional Details:

Please upload a cover letter describing your interest, qualification and experiences relevant to the job description, and a curriculum vitae.

AAEO Language:

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

About Oregon Health Science University

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