Description and Duties of the Position:
At the direction of the Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency Director and the Research Mentor, the candidate will participate in medical physics research activities from the start of the appointment (no later than 5/31/2025) until 06/30/2026. Research activities will be designated by the Research Mentor.

During the subsequent two years of the appointment (7/1/2026-6/30/2028), the candidate will work under the supervision of the Medical Physics Residency Directors, participating in clinical rotations pertinent to radiation oncology physics, including: megavoltage photon and electron therapy, CT simulation, 2D and 3D computerized dose planning, intensity-modulated radiation therapy planning, periodic QA of therapy equipment, patient treatment QA, interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiation safety procedures, special procedures (TBI, TSE, SBRT, radiosurgery, etc.) and proton therapy. The resident will also assist in the implementation of new treatment infrastructure (linear accelerator and treatment planning system commissioning, etc.). Proficiency in all areas of radiation oncology physics including photon, electron, and proton beam modalities is expected to be achieved. Though medical physicists work behind the scenes, their role is crucial in optimizing radiation treatment for each patient and managing equipment to ensure it meets and exceeds specifications. Services provided by the resident contribute an essential part of an interdisciplinary team in managing the treatment and diagnosis of cancer using physics principles. The objective of the program is to train future medical physicists who have an interest in pursuing academic career path and leading the innovative research and development in medical physics to a level of competency which will allow the trainee to complete the American Board of Radiology Certification in the specialty of Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Requirements for the Position:
Applicants are required to have completed a Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics for undergraduate degree. In addition, candidates are required to successfully complete either a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program prior to the start of the residency. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. 

Terms of Employment:
Within the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, the candidate will be employed full-time as a Medical Physics Trainee from the start of appointment (must start between 01/01/2025 and 05/31/2025) to 06/30/2028. This off-cycle position is not offered through the medical physics match. The salary for the first research year (from start to 6/30/2026) will follow the PGY 1 grade for the house staff (residents) at the department; the salary for the clinical component (7/1/2026 – 6/30/2028) will follow PGY 2 and 3 grades for the house staff (residents) at the department. Other benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off and etc. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the employment to be considered. For this position, the department will consider candidates requiring TN visa (Canadian citizens) but will not sponsor J1 or H1B visas.

• CAMPEP Graduate Required: Yes
• Number of Openings: 1
• Total Number of Residents: 11
• Length of the Program: 37 to 42 months
• Degree Requirements: PhD
• Specialty: Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Program Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Is Visa Assistance Provided? Only TN visa and OPT are sponsored.

Submission requirements include transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degree, personal statement, CV and three (3) reference letters. 

About University of Pennsylvania

The Institution The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. The Department of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765, the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. https://www.xrt.upenn.edu The Department of Radiation Oncology at Penn Medicine is one of the world's largest and most advanced radiation treatment facilities.... Over the past fiscal year, we provided more than 135,000 treatments and over 7,500 new patient starts in the Department’s facilities. Technologies include proton therapy, cyberknife, gamma knife, photodynamic therapy, brachytherapy, and conventional photon and electron radiation therapy. The department is based in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia and includes satellite facilities at Pennsylvania Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Princeton Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital, Radnor, Valley Forge, Cherry Hill, Shore Medical Center, Cape regional Radiation Oncology, Penn Virtua Hospitals, and Penn Lancaster General Hospital.

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