Nuclear Medicine Physicist, Nuclear Medicine/Radiology, Part Time

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Job Summary

I. GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at Brigham and Womens Hospital is seeking a faculty medical physicist with expertise in clinical and/or preclinical nuclear medicine. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier academic medical center with responsibilities split between clinical nuclear medicine physics (50%) and preclinical imaging support (50%). The successful candidate will be a member of the Nuclear Medicine Physics group reporting to the Director of Nuclear Medicine Physics for clinical responsibilities and to the Director of Biomedical Imaging Research Core (BICOR) for the preclinical activities.

On the clinical side the candidate will support under the supervision of the Director of Nuclear Medicine Physics all aspects of nuclear medicine imaging including equipment acceptance and quality assurance testing quarterly and annual performance evaluations of PET/CT SPECT/CT and SPECT systems radiopharmaceutical dosimetry imaging processing and analysis and protocol implementation/optimization. On the preclinical side the candidate is expected to lead the preclinical PET/CT and CT imaging physics effort working closely with investigators from neurology oncology cardiology and other departments to design mouse rat or rabbit imaging studies. Responsibilities includes quality control study design protocol development image processing and data analysis.

The candidate will also play an active role in the teaching and mentorship of residents fellows and trainees in nuclear medicine and radiology. In addition they are expected to participate in collaborative research within the physics group as well as with clinicians and to lead independent research projects. This is a full-time hospital-funded faculty appointment at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at Harvard Medical School with academic rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Component (50%):
in collaboration with the Director of Nuclear Medicine Physics acceptance testing quarterly and annual performance evaluation and quality control of all types of radiation-detection equipment including gamma cameras SPECT SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems dose calibrators automated injectors Sr/Rb generators and well-counters.
detailed reports of quality assurance and performance testing for all nuclear medicine equipment in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency rules and recommendations (federal and state regulations and requirements of accrediting organizations such as the IAC ACR and TJC).
in quality assurance testing and reporting of CT components on hybrid equipment (SPECT/CT and PET/CT).
in the development and maintenance of equipment quality assurance programs including preparation of quarterly annual and acceptance reports.
consultation for nuclear medicine imaging equipment purchases.
to the review and optimization of imaging protocols including image acquisition and reconstruction parameters radiation dose assessment and dose management strategies.
physics consultation on patient radiation doses and associated risks for diagnostic and radiopharmaceutical dosimetry procedures.
physics support for clinical operations across the division.
in the implementation and evaluation of new data acquisition techniques and imaging technologies.
in physics education programs for residents and fellows in Diagnostic Radiology Nuclear Medicine and Cardiovascular Imaging programs.
with clinical nuclear medicine specialists and technologists on quality improvement initiatives and participate in research efforts.
in nuclear medicine physics research within the physics group and support collaborative clinical research projects with investigators across the institution.

Animal Component (50%):
physics support for the microPET/CT imaging system (Super Argus Sedecal) within the Biomedical Imaging Research Core (BICOR) including routine operation and technical oversight.
quality assurance calibration and performance evaluations of the microPET/CT system to ensure reliable operations.
as the primary point of contact for coordination with the manufacturers engineering and technical support staff regarding system capabilities maintenance and upgrades.
and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the manufacturer.
with investigators to design small-animal imaging studies.
investigators in the development of grant proposals involving small-animal PET/CT and CT imaging.
investigators with the preparation and revision of animal research protocols and amendments ensuring compliance with animal research regulations and institutional guidelines.
and implement image acquisition and reconstruction protocols in collaboration with the investigators and imaging laboratory staff.
image processing and analysis including kinetic analysis.
technical oversight and consultation for system upgrades software integration imaging phantoms and dosimetry.
in nuclear medicine physics research within the physics group and support collaborative pre-clinical research projects with investigators across the institution.
out other related duties in support of preclinical imaging and translational research as assigned.

1. Education and Certification

• Ph.D. in an appropriate field of nuclear medicine physics or engineering.

• Certification in Nuclear Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or in Nuclear Medicine Physics by the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM) is desirable but not required. Candidates must be at least board-elligible.

2. Skills Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear medicine physics following completion of a Ph.D is required.

• Experience in preclinical imaging is desirable but not required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written as well as ability to work in a clinical environment is required.

• Aptitude and experience in nuclear medicine research and development with evidence from peer-reviewed scientific publications is required.

To apply please submit your CV and a letter of interest to Giuliana Arcovio at .

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

18

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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