The Department of Radiation Oncology has one faculty position open for medical physicist to participate in clinical, research, and teaching programs. This is an open rank role, and an appointment will be determined (Instructor, Assistant/Associate Professor) based on qualifications.  Successful candidates for this faculty position must have a Master’s Degree as a minimum in Medical Physics, Physics or equivalent field and are preferred to graduate from a medical physics residency training program with working experience in intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) along with image guidance. Candidates with treatment planning skills in SBRT, HDR brachytherapy and Gamma Knife will be preferred. Personal skills such as initiative, problem-solving and teamwork are required. The ideal candidate should have strong technical, excellent verbal and written communications skills. The ABR certification is preferred.

The department currently has three Elekta Linacs fully loaded with on-board imaging, cone-beam CT and VMAT capability, six degrees adjustable hexapod couch is equipped with two LINACs. We use RayStation v.11B for external beam treatment planning and Elekta Mosaiq 2.64 for record and verification system. Treatment modalities include Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)/Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) with image guidance, 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy, Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Electron Therapy, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Fractionated Radiotherapy (SFRT) with a Gamma Knife Icon, High Dose-Rate Radiation Therapy (Elekta Flexitro HDR treatment unit), Low Dose Rate Eye Plaque Treatment.  Zeiss Intrabeam 600 is used for a busy IORT program.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is located in Jackson, Mississippi.  It is the state’s only academic medical center.  Come join our dynamic and growing department as we build Mississippi’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our Staff is committed to providing the highest quality health care available while delivering that service in a caring and compassionate environment. In the meantime, we provide training to both radiation oncology residents and medical physics residents. Additionally, we are a clinical training site affiliated with Medical Dosimetry Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Interested applicants should apply using the link below:

R00024561 – Open Rank Faculty, Medical Physicist/SOM Radiation Oncology

https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-Medical-Mall/Open-Rank-Faculty--Medical-Physicist---SOM-Radiation-Oncology_R00024561-1

Please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter when you apply.  Inquiries can be sent to Claus Yang, Ph.D., ABR, Chief Physicist at CYang@umc.edu.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The Medical Center complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

About University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the state’s only academic medical center. Come join our dynamic and growing department as we build Mississippi’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our Staff is committed to providing the highest quality health care available while delivering that service in a caring and compassionate environment. In the mean time, we provide training to both radiation oncology residents and medical physics residents. Interested applicants are asked to submit a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter via e-mail to Claus Yang, Ph.D., ABR, Chief Physicist, with e-mail address CYang@umc.edu. All applicants are also asked to summarize in the cover letter with past experience. UMMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment of excellence through diversity. EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability

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