Senior Research Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

Job Description - Senior Research Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology (260000LQ)

Job Description

Senior Research Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology - (260000LQ)

University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Senior Research Medical Physicist to join the School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology. Travel is limited to conferences, occasional off-site meetings, and access to external equipment or services as needed to fulfill contract-specific requirements.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Partner with faculty members to support study design and research contract performance. Manage billing and monitor budget for radiation services. Support and/or co-author funding applications.
• Drive research in the fields of medical physics and radiobiology. Leverage subject matter expertise and technical skills in manufacturing, measurement science, coding/programming, and/or radiation transport simulations to find creative scientific solutions.
• Design, test and validate custom phantoms, immobilization devices, and experimental radiation dose measurement protocols for study-specific irradiation procedures.
• Train, supervise, and mentor support research staff, fellows and students.
• Coordinate operational activities through delegation of assignments to achieve operational and research goals.
• Develop and provide hands on training for imaging, treatment planning, irradiation and safety procedures for DTRS radiation services and independent radiobiology studies.
• Lead radiation safety checks and monitoring as required for ionizing radiation producing equipment. Coordinate personal dosimetry for DTRS and visiting investigators.
• Participate in Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and relevant sub-committee meetings as laboratory representative for radiation equipment and safety related activities.
• Manage and oversee in vivo dosimetry procedures for radiation biology studies.
• Lead and/or supervise regular calibration of the kilovoltage (KV) x-ray irradiators and dosimetry equipment. Oversee all relevant irradiator and irradiation platform commissioning activities. Design, qualify, implement, oversee, and maintain novel irradiation protocols for radiobiological studies.
• Manage comprehensive quality assurance and maintenance programs for all radiation and dosimetry equipment, including but not limited to kV radiobiological irradiators, medical linear accelerators, and optically stimulated luminescence detector (OSLD) readers.
• Maintain irradiator (kV and linear accelerator), dosimetry equipment, and irradiation procedure records in compliance with regulatory standards. Maintain QA, calibration, and irradiation procedure databases. Review results of irradiations; oversee and perform data analysis.
• Engage in all necessary technical communications and correspondence to support research activities. Author and revise quality assurance and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare manuscripts and scientific reports.
• Maintain all documentation and records in compliance with GDP and GLP.
• Deliver regular lectures to support the CAMPEP Accredited Certificate Program in Medical Physics.
• Provide teaching support, and/or deliver guest lectures for medical physics and radiation oncology residents, the dosimetrist training program, and the department's annual physics and radiobiology review courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master''s degree in a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program, preferably with focus on Radiation Oncology/Radiation Therapy physics.

• Experience: Three (3) years of related experience with at least one (1) year in specialization or directly related field, preferably in Radiation Oncology or Radiation Therapy.

• Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of experience with work coordination, training, or direct supervision preferred.

• Certification/Licensure: N/A

• Other: Routinely necessary to lift equipment, phantoms, etc. weighing up to 40 lbs, maintain precautions necessary for peripheral work with animals Training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials or radioactive materials. Offer of employment may be contingent on applicant obtaining medical clearance by university approved medical staff.

Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Position may, at times, require employee to work with hazardous materials or be in areas where radiation producing equipment, radioactive materials, chemicals or biological agents are present. Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment and a respirator in certain circumstances. Animal care environment with possible exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and carcinogens. May be required to work non-standard hours (evenings/ /weekends).

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will demonstrate training and/or experience in at least one (1) of the following domains:

• Programming or scientific coding (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Image processing and/or machine learning techniques.
• Radiation dosimetry and/or measurement/calibration science.
• Digital fabrication or additive manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing, CAD/CAM).
• GxP-regulated research or manufacturing environments.
• Ethical care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Evidence of academic dissemination in relevant fields-through publications, presentations, or equivalent outputs-is considered an asset.

HIRING RANGE: $121,500 - $135,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran''s status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

: Reg or CII Exempt Staff

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift

: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization

: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments

Job Posting

: Jun 29, 2026

Unposting Date

: Jul 30, 2026, 9:29:00 AM