Faculty Position In Polymer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology of the Emory University School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time proton physicist faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level under the guidance of the Director of Medical Physics.
Emory's Department of Radiation Oncology serves multiple clinical institutions in the Atlanta metropolitan area, including the Emory Proton Therapy Center, which offers pencil beam scanning and is one of the busiest large proton centers in the country, as well as the Emory University Hospital Clifton, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Grady Hospital, and Emory Decatur Hospital. It is an integral part of Winship, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is deeply integrated into multidisciplinary cancer care delivery.
The department treats over 4,000 patients annually. Highlights of the technology offered include 9 Varian™ linear accelerators, 1 Halcyon™ unit, 2 Elekta™ linear accelerators, a multi-room proton center, Gamma Knife®, multiple brachytherapy HDR afterloaders, large bore CT scanners with 4D capabilities, and access to MR and PET scanners including two dedicated 1.5 T MRI scanners. All linear accelerators are IGRT (2D, 3D) and respiratory motion management equipped. The oncology information system is ARIA® with treatment planning systems including Eclipse™ and RayStation©.
The department has grown in its clinical, teaching, and research activities in the past decade and includes internationally renowned leaders in each of these areas, with many faculty members holding substantial NIH and other grant funding, leading innovative multi center trials, and publishing extensively in the highest impact journals. There are currently more than 70 faculty members in the department's Divisions of Clinical Affairs, Cancer Biology, Medical Physics, and Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy. In addition, there is a fully accredited three-year training program for medical physics residents as well as a four-year training program for radiation oncology residents. Emory physics faculty also participate in Georgia Institute of Technology's medical physics education and research programs. The Medical Physics Division has a successful research program and has multiple investigators federally funded in areas including artificial intelligence and image-guided radiotherapy.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates must be ABR board-eligible, and certification in therapeutic radiological physics is preferred. The candidate is expected to support clinical services, participate in the education of medical physicist residents and medical residents, and conduct clinical and translational research. Applicants who have research interests that significantly contribute to the overall departmental academic effort are strongly encouraged to apply. Emory School of Medicine is a premier research institution, educational leader, and provider of cutting-edge patient-centered care with growing impact: we welcome those seeking to partner with us and elevate our mission to join us.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.