Medical Physicist Trainee

Location: Perelman Center for Adv Medicine, United States of America

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Medical Physicist Trainee

Job Profile Title

Job Description Summary

This is a Medical Physics training position. https://www.med.upenn.edu/medicalphysicsresidency/ The trainee will work under the supervision of the Medical Physics Residency Coordinator and the Medical Physics faculty and staff mentor(s). In the first year the trainee will assist faculty physicists with research project(s), and in year 2 and 3 assist faculty and hospital staff physicists with all aspects of routine medical physics procedures in the Department of Radiation Oncology on a clinical rotation basis.

This position has an expected end date of June 30, 2030.

Job Description

Medical Physicist Trainee-Year 1 Duties

Perform research under the supervision of the research mentor(s) to fulfill project and grant deliverables, prepare and publish manuscripts and conference presentations/proceedings.

Assist research mentor(s) with research activities such as experiment planning and execution, data collection and analysis, manuscript and report preparation, grant preparation, and other activities as defined by the mentor(s).

Assist research mentor(s) with teaching and educational activities for students and trainees. Participate in department research seminars and journal clubs.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Medical Physicist Trainee-Years 2 and 3 Duties

Participate in clinical and technical activities pertinent to radiation oncology physics including: megavoltage photon, electron and proton therapy, CT, MR, PET/CT simulations, 3D, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and proton treatment planning, brachytherapy planning and delivery, radiopharmaceutical therapy, calibration and periodic QA of therapy equipment and patient specific QA, radiation safety procedures, special procedures (TBI, radiosurgery, etc.) and patient chartrounds.

Participate in clinical implementation projects (e.g. linear accelerator and treatment planning system commissioning and updates). Achieve proficiency in all aspects of external beam QA procedures including photon, electron, and proton beams. Working outside regular clinic hours is necessary to perform certain medical physics procedures such as machine calibration and QA.

Participate in departmental training sessions, didactic courses and conferences.

Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics for undergraduate degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. In addition, candidates are required to successfully complete either a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program prior to the start of the residency. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the employment to be considered.

The position period is expected to be from January 4, 2027 - June 30, 2030.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$59,015.00 - $71,965.07 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care