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Academic Radiation Oncology Physicist
Position: Radiation Oncology Physicist
Rank: Commensurate with academic record
Location: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
Position Description:
One clinical medical physicists will be added to our expanding team of currently 6 physicists and 5 dosimetrists. The physicist will play a significant role in management and performance of clinical physics duties, and will participate in clinically directed physics research and educational activities in concert with departmental goals and personal abilities/interests. Facility and Equipment:
The Department of Radiation Medicine provides medical physics services to OHSU and its two off-campus sites. The main Marquam Hill campus department opened a new 17,000 sq. ft. facility in June 2007 which has 4 vaults, 2 of which are equipped with Varian Trilogy linear accelerators with OBI, RPM, ultrasound and optical image-guidance. Additional technology includes Calypso, mobile cone-beam CT, and a robotic tabletop. The department also features a HDR suite equipped with a Varian Acuity CBCT, a 16 slice Philips simulator with 4DCT capability, and a TOF CT-PET. A third dedicated stereotactic linear accelerator has been commissioned for clinical service since early in 2008. One of the two satellites is equipped with a new Elekta Synergy linac. Treatment modalities include 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, LDR, HDR, TBI, TSE. RT planning systems include Eclipse, Pinnacle-3, Corvus, BrachyVision, Variseed, Vision RT, and BrainLab.
Employer and Environment:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is the state’s only health and research university, and Oregon’s only academic health center. OHSU is Portland's largest employer and the fourth largest in Oregon (excluding government), with 12,400 employees. OHSU is a leading academic, research, and healthcare institution, ranked #19 by the NIH in 2007. Portland Oregon is nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by majestic mountains, within 90 minutes of spectacular ocean beaches to the west and year around skiing to the east. The City of Portland has received numerous distinctions including the most livable city in the nation by Money Magazine. We are known as bike friendly and our city is filled with parks and trails for hiking. If indoor activities are more to your liking, Portland boasts symphonies, museums, excellent dining options and the largest bookstore in the country.
Requirements and Qualifications: - MS or PhD in medical physics or closely related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in radiation therapy.
- Strong clinical background and ABR or ABMP certification are required.
For more information, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Wolfram Laub, PhD, MBA
Department of Radiation Medicine
Oregon Health and Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson, KPV4
Portland, OR 97201-3098
Fax: (503) 494-6967
Phone: (503) 494-9492
E-mail: laubw@ohsu.edu
Website: www.ohsu.edu/radmedicine
Oregon Health & Science University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and
encourages applications from women and minorities
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