What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist - Faculty position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Radiation Oncology - Hospital - 413004
Posting Open Date
02/21/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Medical Physicist - Faculty
Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID
FAC0005480
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
06/01/2025
Position Information
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina is seeking a faculty medical physicist for the North Carolina Cancer Center, a member of the UNC Health Care system, located in Chapel Hill, NC.
The North Carolina Cancer Center is currently staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist. The North Carolina Cancer Center clinic is equipped with 2 Elekta Versa accelerators, 1 Elekta Infinity accelerator, 1 CyberKnife system, 1 Tomotherapy Hi-Art system, 1 Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, 1 Elekta HDR system, a VariSeed LDR prostate system, and 1 Phillips large bore CT simulator. The Center is in the process of installing an MR-simulator. Clinical treatment planning systems (TPS) include Raystation TPS, Accuray Precision TPS for CyberKnife, Oncentra HDR Brachy TPS, and VariSeed LDR Brachy TPS; Record and Verify uses Mosaiq. Ancillary systems include VisionRT.
The ideal candidate for this faculty position is expected to become actively involved in a wide range of clinical, research, and teaching duties within the Department and School of Medicine.
Clinical duties: The successful candidate will provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for UNC’s IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS and brachytherapy programs. The candidate will perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance. The candidate will oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning. The candidate will be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.
Research: The successful candidate must be motivated to actively pursue research opportunities with the potential to secure extramural funding. A strong interest in pursuing academic research is crucial to this position.
Residency Program: The department supports a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program and, as such, mentoring of residents is expected.
The North Carolina Cancer Center is currently staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist. The North Carolina Cancer Center clinic is equipped with 2 Elekta Versa accelerators, 1 Elekta Infinity accelerator, 1 CyberKnife system, 1 Tomotherapy Hi-Art system, 1 Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, 1 Elekta HDR system, a VariSeed LDR prostate system, and 1 Phillips large bore CT simulator. The Center is in the process of installing an MR-simulator. Clinical treatment planning systems (TPS) include Raystation TPS, Accuray Precision TPS for CyberKnife, Oncentra HDR Brachy TPS, and VariSeed LDR Brachy TPS; Record and Verify uses Mosaiq. Ancillary systems include VisionRT.
The ideal candidate for this faculty position is expected to become actively involved in a wide range of clinical, research, and teaching duties within the Department and School of Medicine.
Clinical duties: The successful candidate will provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for UNC’s IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS and brachytherapy programs. The candidate will perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance. The candidate will oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning. The candidate will be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.
Research: The successful candidate must be motivated to actively pursue research opportunities with the potential to secure extramural funding. A strong interest in pursuing academic research is crucial to this position.
Residency Program: The department supports a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program and, as such, mentoring of residents is expected.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate for this position must have the following qualifications: (1) a PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field; (2) be ABR/ABMP board certified or board eligible (passed Part 1); and (3) have graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited residency.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, a commitment to research and teaching, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
A successful record of medical physics research and publications is highly desired. Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, HDR brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT are important. Experience with the use and commissioning of RT treatment planning and delivery (especially IMRT/VMAT, SRS/SRT/SBRT), and R&V systems is highly valued.
A successful record of medical physics research and publications is highly desired. Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, HDR brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT are important. Experience with the use and commissioning of RT treatment planning and delivery (especially IMRT/VMAT, SRS/SRT/SBRT), and R&V systems is highly valued.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
