Medical Physicist - Open Rank
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics
Job Title: Medical Physicist (Open Rank - Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Prof, Associate Prof)
Position #:00842245 - Requisition #:38345
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
General clinical physics coverage and QA as well as support for special procedures, including VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR/LDR, TBI/TSI and SGRT.
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Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructor:
Masters level degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related field.
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Senior Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
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Medical Physicist - Open Rank - 38345 Faculty
The Division of Medical Physics, in the Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) medical physicist to support the Metro Denver area. The medical physics division provides clinical physics support at the University of Colorado Hospital and 3 UCHealth Radiation Oncology Clinics (Highlands Ranch Hospital, Cherry Creek Medical Center, Longs Peak Medical Center) and is responsible for 7 linear accelerators, a Gamma Knife unit, a HDR unit, 4 CT simulators, and a PET/CT simulator. The department has a fully integrated Eclipse treatment planning system, ARIA, and EPIC and uses an electronic charting system for all clinics. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering or a related field and either be ABR-certified or ABR-eligible with a minimum of 2-years of clinical experience. This position requires a well-trained individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, strong motivation to provide outstanding clinical physics support, a solid commitment to participate in teaching activities, and a strong interest to work on research and development projects in a dynamic and collegial environment.
Linear Accelerator QA, CT-Sim QA, HDR QA, Treatment Planning QA
Teaching
Research and Scholarship
Onsite - This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Denver, and Highlands Ranch, Colorado
The Division of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeking academically oriented Medical Physicists with strong clinical skills to join our Medical Physics team. The Department of Radiation Oncology which is part of the NCI-designated University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center currently has 14 physics faculty, 12 radiation oncology faculty, 9 dosimetrists, 7 radiation oncology residents, 2 medical physics residents, 1 medical physics assistant, and 2 IT staff members.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Board eligibility in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics. Sr. Instructor:
Masters level degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related field.
Board certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Assistant Professor:
DMP or a PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a similar field
Board eligibility in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Associate Professor:
PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or a similar field
Board certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Preferred Qualifications: Instructor
Board Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics
2 years' experience in clinical radiotherapy physics Senior Instructor
5 years' experience in clinical radiotherapy physics Assistant Professor
Board Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics
2 years' experience in clinical radiotherapy physics Associate Professor
5 years' experience in clinical radiotherapy physics
2 years' teaching experience
Peer-reviewed publication record Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Clinical radiotherapy physics experience including external beam RT, brachytherapy, SRS/SRT, and special treatment procedures.
Experience in the areas of IMRT, IGRT, treatment planning, and functional imaging is essential.
Good analytical and computer skills are required. Ability to work independently and to function as an excellent team player.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Mandy Whitton mandy.whitton@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=mandy.whitton@cuanschutz.edu) Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 29, 2025.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as . $100,000 to $180,000 - $120,000 to $200,000 - $130,000 to $225,000 - $170,000 to $270,000The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 22102 - SOM-RO Med Physics General Ops : Full-time : Nov 24, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Mandy Whitton Posting Contact Email: mandy.whitton@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6748041&targetURL=mandy.whitton@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00842245jeid-6554db33d709004a83ec0883015f8d30
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
