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Closing Date : 12 / 13 / 2025

Type of Position :

Faculty - Tenure / Tenure Track

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

Yes

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only) :

• Health : Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement : Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department :

COM | Radiation Oncology Physics

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Medical Physicist for Proton Therapy provides comprehensive medical physics, dosimetry, engineering, and informatics support within the Department of Radiation Oncology for the Proton Center of Arkansas. This position supports the priorities of the department and the Cancer Service Line while advancing the mission of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of proton radiation therapy through active participation in clinical operations, quality assurance, and program development. The physicist provides daily clinical physics coverage for proton treatments and works closely with physicians, dosimetrists, and therapists in all aspects of treatment planning, dose calculation, and image guidance. In addition, the role encompasses the commissioning, calibration, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) measurements, patient dosimetry, and new procedure development. The physicist provides consultation services to the physician staff on medical physics issues. The Medical Physicist ensures and maintains compliance with applicable state and federal radiation regulations and participates in the continuous quality improvement initiatives. This position supports the Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Service Line, and Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

Qualifications : Ph.D required.

Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited residency program.

Experience with proton therapy is preferred, though not required.

Experience with proton therapy and the RayStation treatment planning system is a plus.

Responsibilities :

Meet the priorities of the department and the Cancer Service Line.

Help develop and implement departmental standards for physics, dosimetry, engineering, and informatics in accordance with accrediting regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information :

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information :

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contactfor any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and / or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity :

Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity :

Hearing, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible : Yes