SJCRH The Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital an accomplished medical physicist to join its faculty. Academic rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, academic record, and publication history. St. Jude’s Department of Radiation Oncology is dedicated to the research and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, with expertise in brain, musculoskeletal, and solid tumors. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong interest in proton therapy and in developing innovative approaches to treatment targeting, treatment planning and delivery, and toxicity modeling. This position offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with investigators across multiple St. Jude cancer center programs. The department is committed to supporting academic innovation and provides substantial resources for protected research time, research development, and scholarly productivity. Department and Clinical Environment The Department of Radiation Oncology includes: • Six full-time medical physics faculty members • One staff clinical physicist • Four dosimetrists • Two medical physics assistants • A dedicated linear accelerator engineer • Information systems and research staff, including research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical research associates. • Five full-time pediatric radiation oncologists • Dedicated nursing, radiation therapy, and child life teams As one of the largest pediatric radiation oncology programs in the world, the department treats approximately 300 children, adolescents, and young adults each year. The department occupies approximately 45,000 square feet of clinical space, including dedicated areas for clinical care, treatment planning, radiation therapy, and sedation and anesthesia support. Advanced Technology and Proton Therapy Our clinical and research environment provides access to advanced imaging and radiation therapy technologies, including: • Image-guided linear accelerator • Spectral CT • PET/CT • 1.5T and 3.0T MRI systems dedicated to treatment planning and on-treatment assessment • Advanced treatment planning and image-guidance capabilities The Proton Therapy Center features a synchrotron, high-energy beam transport, two gantry treatment rooms, and a fixed-beam room. Each treatment room is equipped with high-precision patient positioning, volumetric image-guidance systems, and dedicated scanning nozzles. The St. Jude Proton Therapy Center is the world’s first proton therapy facility dedicated exclusively to the treatment of children with cancer, providing an unparalleled environment for clinical innovation and translational research in pediatric radiation therapy. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: • A PhD in medical physics, engineering, or related physical science • Certification in radiation oncology physics by ABR, ABMP, or CCPM, or eligibility for certification, is highly desirable. • A demonstrated record of academic productivity and publications commensurate with the proposed faculty rank • Strong potential for collaborative research and academic contributions Foreign equivalencies for these qualifications may be considered. How to apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials directly online: • Curriculum vitae • A letter describing career plans, research interests, and academic goals. • Names of three professional references For more information: Chia-ho Hua, PhD, DABR, FAAPM Member Director of Medical Physics Research Department of Radiation Oncology St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mail Stop 210 Memphis, TN 38105 901-595-3610 St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

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