Physicist - Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an outstanding medical physicist to join our faculty at the Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor level. This position will be primarily located at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS.

About University of Kansas Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has recently received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center.

The Department of Radiation Oncology provides cancer care services throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area with over 4,300 treatment courses annually. The Division of Medical Physics is fully staffed at 21 faculty medical physicists, 18 medical dosimetrists, 4 medical physics residents (2 PGY-1’s and 2 PGY-2’s), and 1 department-funded clinical research fellow.

The department completed a Varian Eclipse/ARIA RTM v18.0 upgrade, the first in the US.  The University of Kansas’ IBA ProteusONE is projected to be the first in the region to deliver FLASH therapy.  In the upcoming five years, 4 LINACs and 2 Siemens CT simulators will be installed/replaced. The department has a newly renovated 1200 sq. ft. physics research space located right next to the clinical area on the main Cancer Center campus, and it houses both computational and instrumentation labs.

The medical physics group at The University of Kansas strives for excellence in both clinical and research and is rapidly growing a national reputation in many areas, including treatment planning, dosimetry, instrumentation, QA/QC, proton therapy, FLASH, optimization, Monte-Carlo simulations, and more.

The medical physics research is currently funded by multiple NIH grants, industry grants and The University of Kansas Cancer Center physicist/scientist recruiting grants. Collaborations with the physics and engineering departments at the KU Lawrence campus create abundant exciting opportunities for both academic research and education.

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability coverage

About The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus:

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of quality, compassionate care. The St. Francis Hospital began serving its community in 1909. Today, the hospital has 378 beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.  In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network.

About Topeka:

As the capital city of Kansas, Topeka offers an array of opportunities and attractions.  A population of nearly 180,000 residents, Topeka is home to the Firekeeper Golf Course at Prairie Band Casino and Resort, Washburn University (top-ranked public master’s level university) and the Topeka Zoo.

Community Life – The arts are alive and well in Topeka with more than 20 galleries, multiple performing arts venues and First Friday ArtWalk events in the Arts District.  Outdoor enthusiasts love exploring, camping and boating at Lake Shawnee, Perry Lake and Clinton Lake.  Topeka has miles of paved and wooded trails for walkers, joggers and bikers.

Livability – Neighborhoods, schools, civic and cultural activities, economic incentives and a “we can do that” attitude combine to make Topeka one of the best small metros in the United States.

Affordability – Topeka’s overall cost of living index is 91.7, more than 10 percent below the national urban area average.  Housing in the Topeka market is particularly affordable.

Location - One-hour drive to Kansas City, and 30 minutes to popular university towns including The University of Kansas in Lawrence, and Kansas State University in Manhattan.

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About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! 

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