What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position - Research Medical Physicist position at Loyola University Chicago?
Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title | Faculty Position - Research Medical Physicist |
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| Position Title | Faculty Position - Research Medical Physicist |
| Position Number | |
| Job Category | University Faculty |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Campus | Maywood-Health Sciences Campus |
| Location Code | RADIATION ONCOLOGY (06720A) |
| Department Name | RADIATION ONCOLOGY |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | |
| Duties and Responsibilities | The Department of Radiation Oncology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) invites faculty applications for a full time research medical physicist position, with research and teaching responsibilities. We seek an innovative research medical physicist to advance cancer-focused studies that can integrate both foundational and clinical investigations. This individual is expected to play an integral role in Loyola University Chicago's initiative to significantly expand its nationally recognized cancer programs in partnership with Trinity Health with the goal of NCI designation. The Medical Physicist would complement the clinical strengths in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center and the basic research programs. The Stritch School of Medicine is a strongly collaborative research environment with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. Faculty responsibilities include sustaining an independent, externally-funded research program, and leading a graduate program in medical physics that is currently under development. Candidates must have a PhD in medical physics, physics or related sciences and a strong record of research publications. Current external support is desirable but not required. |
| Qualifications | Candidates must have a PhD in medical physics, physics or related sciences and a strong record of research publications. Current external support is desirable but not required. |
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | The Department of Radiation Oncology at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) invites faculty applications for a full time research medical physicist position, with research and teaching responsibilities. We seek an innovative research medical physicist to advance cancer-focused studies that can integrate both foundational and clinical investigations. This individual is expected to play an integral role in Loyola University Chicago's initiative to significantly expand its nationally recognized cancer programs in partnership with Trinity Health with the goal of NCI designation. The Medical Physicist would complement the clinical strengths in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center and the basic research programs. The Stritch School of Medicine is a strongly collaborative research environment with substantial core facilities and integrated graduate education programs. Faculty responsibilities include sustaining an independent, externally-funded research program, and leading a graduate program in medical physics that is currently under development. Candidates must have a PhD in medical physics, physics or related sciences and a strong record of research publications. Current external support is desirable but not required. Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) is a 547-licensed-bed quaternary hospital in Maywood, Illinois that includes the William G. & Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, a certified comprehensive stroke center and a children's hospital. Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine and the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Loyola has 7,221 employees including 859 physicians, 491 residents and 108 fellows. Loyola is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Illinois, and is currently ranked No. 4 in the state by both U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. LUMC is part of Loyola Medicine, a three-hospital system that includes LUMC, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,800 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Loyola Medicine is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation with 92 hospitals in 22 states. Loyola University Chicago values and is committed to fostering a culture of equal opportunity for all persons. We encourage under-represented minorities and women candidates to apply. LUC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Candidates must have a PhD in medical physics, physics or associated sciences and a strong record of research publications. Current external support is desirable but not required. Interested candidates should email cover letter and CV to Dr. John C. Roeske, jroeske@lumc.edu as well as apply online at www.careers.luc.edu. |
| Open Date | 09/01/2023 |
| Close Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Loyola all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval. If you are invited for an on-campus interview for a Position that is based at the Health Sciences Campus, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination of the original COVID-19 vaccine OR a negative COVID-19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable. |
| Diversity and Inclusion Statement | |
| Quick Link for Posting | |
| Job Number | 8550215 |
| Organizational Location | HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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