The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Visiting Associate Professor to fill an academic faculty position within the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering. The emphasis of the position is on clinical software development and management a track record of research and development in the field of radiotherapy medical imaging artificial intelligence database and web design would be preferred. The ideal candidates should have strong communication skills along with a commitment to clinical innovation.
The Visiting Associate Professor is expected to participate in and provide needed development support to the research activities in the Department. Research projects in the Division of Medical Physics and Engineering funded by various federal and state agencies including eight active NIH R01 grants range from small-animal irradiation PET instrumentation medical imaging image-guided therapy heavy ion therapy and automatic treatment planning to artificial intelligence. An example research effort in our division is the MAIA Lab
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research work on or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Required Experience:
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