Director of Proton Physics- Radiation Oncology
Director of Proton Physics- Radiation Oncology
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Director of Proton Physics- Radiation OncologyThe Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Director of Proton Physics Service at the Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor level.
About University of Kansas Cancer Center-Department of Radiation Oncology
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has recently received a $100 million lead gift to build a new state-of-the-art destination cancer center.
The Department of Radiation Oncology provides cancer care services throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area with over 4300 treatment courses annually. By July 2024 the Division of Medical Physics will be fully staffed at 21 faculty medical physicists 18 medical dosimetrists 4 medical physics residents (2 PGY-1s and 2 PGY-2s) and 1 department-funded clinical research fellow.
The Department has just completed a Varian Eclipse/ARIA RTM v18.0 upgrade the first in the US. KUs IBA ProteusONE is projected to be the first in the region to deliver FLASH therapy. In the upcoming five years 4 LINACs and 2 Siemens CT simulators will be installed/replaced. The Department has a newly renovated 1200 sq. ft. physics research space located right next to the clinical area on the main Cancer Center campus and it houses both computational and instrumentation labs.
The Medical Physics group at KU strives for excellence in both clinical and research and is rapidly growing a national reputation in many areas including treatment planning dosimetry instrumentation QA/QC proton therapy FLASH optimization Monte-Carlo simulations and more.
The Medical Physics research is currently being funded by multiple NIH grants industry grants and KUCC physicist/scientist recruiting grants. Collaborations with the physics and engineering departments at the KU Lawrence campus create abundant exciting opportunities for both academic research and education.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or a related field
- Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency program in medical physics
- Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Benefits and compensation:
- Recent increase in overall compensation package
- Generous retirement contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Health dental vision
- CME allowance
- LTD/STD and life insurance
- Professional liability coverage
About The University of Kansas Hospital:
Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care Center for Transplantation Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.
About Kansas City:
A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus which is within close proximity to the citys top destinations including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.
Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants and shopping miles of bike paths parks and lakes excellent schools (public private and universities for higher education).
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC Kansas City Mavericks and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.
Interested candidates should email a letter of interest curriculum vitae and list of three references to: Harold Li PhD FAAPM Vice Chair and Chief of Medical Physics at .
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Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-44772We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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