University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Philadelphia, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician educator track, specializing in medical physics with a focus on artificial intelligence applications, machine learning algorithms, and advanced imaging. This role encompasses teaching, clinical responsibilities, and research, contributing to innovative projects in radiation therapy and imaging.
Responsibilities
- Teach and train radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents, and graduate students.
- Support clinical physics activities including linac-based radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.
- Contribute independently to departmental research projects, particularly in areas like proton and x-ray FLASH therapy and photodynamic therapy.
- Collaborate with faculty on grant applications to support an independent research program.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
- ABR board eligibility in therapeutic radiological physics; board certification preferred or expected within two years.
- Expertise in artificial intelligence applications, machine learning algorithms, or advanced imaging.
Nice-to-haves
- Clinical experience in translating AI or machine learning algorithms into clinical practice.
- Evidence of scholarship in the field.
Benefits
- Access to a broad range of radiation therapy services.
- Collaboration opportunities within Penn for research and grant applications.
