Assistant/Associate/Professor Physician Scientist

The Department of Radiation Oncology of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, ranked top 5th in NIH research funding, is recruiting for a Radiation Oncologist at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level. The department provides Radiation Oncology services at several practice settings and has a need for a full-time faculty physician scientist. The ideal candidate will have a track record of continuous and/or renewal of extramural funding and have an active clinical practice. Based on the candidate’s experience, the opportunity to hold a departmental leadership position, such as Vice-Chair, could be made available. This faculty position will provide strategic vision for our department’s research endeavors. These include our Division of Translational Radiation Sciences [DTRS], with a distinguished history of achievement and grant/contract funding in cellular responses to DNA damage, development of original preclinical models of radiation effects on normal tissue, and medical countermeasures research; and the collaborative translational efforts of our large Medical Physics team, noted for introduction of innovative technologies and standard setting in quality assurance measures. The position will also work closely with our nationally recognized clinical research team and participate in providing patient care at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and/or another of our clinical sites. The Department of Radiation Oncology’s clinical program has 21 physicians, a fellow and 12 residents. The University of Maryland Medical Center is in downtown Baltimore, within the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, close to the attractions of the Inner Harbor waterfront and professional sports stadiums. The department has 6 well-integrated community programs. Our current clinical program has 15 linear accelerators, 8 multi-slice large bore CT simulators, an MRI, 4 HDR units, and active programs in protons, Hyperthermia, Brachytherapy, SRS/SBRT, Radioembolization, Gamma Pod and Radiopharmaceuticals. There are several campus-wide shared resources including small-animal imaging CT, PET and MR scanners. Medical Physics led by Dr. Amit Sawant, has 33 medical physics faculty, 26 dosimetrists, 3 physics residents, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and 6 information systems and technology staff. All practice sites are connected via a state-of-the-art telemedicine network facilitating interactions between faculty and staff. Research programs include the development of new treatment planning and delivery techniques, tumor motion management, inter-fraction image guidance strategies, two SARRPs and research vaults dedicated to photon and proton related research. The division of medical physics has research space co-located with DTRS. The department occupies >20,000 sq. ft. of purpose-built, fully renovated, access-controlled wet laboratory, animal research and dry lab space for successful execution of translational radiobiological/physics research. To be considered for this position interested applicants must apply to the faculty posting by applying to: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/umb_faculty and post docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000BQ&lang=en Salary Range. Min; $287,100 Max; $622,000 The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Radiation Oncology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in Radiation Oncology variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. /UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy./// Candidates must be board certified/ eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology and eligible for an unrestricted license in the State of Maryland. This position requires a medical degreefroma recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent), a strong commitment to patient care and teaching, and the ability to work well in a team setting. Job: *Faculty Organization: *School of Medicine - Clinical Departments Title: Assistant/Associate/Professor Physician Scientist - Radiation Oncology Location: null Requisition ID: 250000BQ