Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Director of Research, Radiation Therapy Physics
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Research in Radiation Therapy Physics to lead pioneering research initiatives within our institution's radiation oncology department. This pivotal role involves spearheading innovative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing the strategic direction of research efforts in radiation therapy physics.
FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Innovation : Drive and manage research initiatives, identifying key areas for innovation and advancement in radiation therapy physics. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research and clinical contexts for the optimization of academic medical physics.
Strategic Planning : Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with organizational goals. Identify and pursue funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and secure funding to support research initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting : Maintain familiarity with regulations and policies affecting researchers and associated staff, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Oversee annual research activities and submit quarterly reports to the Chief of Physics.
Dissemination of Research : Oversee the publication of research findings in esteemed journals and present findings at conferences and symposiums. Ensure effective dissemination of research outcomes to the scientific community and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Advocacy : Foster collaborations between clinician-researchers and researchers within MBPCC, LSU, and other research institutes locally, provincially, and nationally. Serve as an advocate for medical physics research and promote knowledge transfer.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Chair the Research Committee and collaborate with various research programs (MSc, PhD, post-doctoral fellows).
Communicate with government, non-governmental agencies, and industry stakeholders.
Represent the department at national research meetings (e.g., AAPM, ASTRO).
Contribute to the planning and execution of graduate research day and departmental research seminars.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Build links with LSU Graduate Medical Physics Program, developing research opportunities and fostering faculty development.
Ensure the availability of services to researchers and clinical medical physics teachers.
Promote secure sharing of clinical data for quality improvement and research purposes.
Participate in accreditation processes.
MENTORSHIP:
Provide guidance and mentorship to academic staff, fostering a collaborative research team environment.
Participate in academic performance evaluations of research staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Medical Physics, Radiation Physics, Physics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research in radiation therapy physics, with a strong record of successful grant acquisition and peer-reviewed publications.
Exceptional leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring research teams.
Proficiency in project management, budgeting, and strategic planning for research initiatives.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within interdisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in radiation therapy research.
Proven ability to drive innovation and translate research findings into practical applications in radiation oncology.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS:
Reports directly to the Chief of Physics of the Department of Medical Physics.
Full-time commitment (5 days/week, 1.0 FTE).
Initial three-year term, renewable.
Adjunct appointment with the LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy, at a rank level commensurate with qualifications.
VISION:
To further develop and establish the Department of Medical Physics at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as a leading global research site in radiation therapy physics. This will be achieved through expanding the Adaptive Radiation Therapy program, integrating research with clinical practices, promoting research training programs, enhancing the department's research profile, and building strong international research networks.
By achieving these goals in conjunction with the Graduate Program in Medical Physics at Louisiana State University, our research faculty will optimize their career trajectories and successfully transform research findings into practical applications in clinical practice and policy-making.
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Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Research in Radiation Therapy Physics to lead pioneering research initiatives within our institution's radiation oncology department. This pivotal role involves spearheading innovative projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing the strategic direction of research efforts in radiation therapy physics.
FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Innovation : Drive and manage research initiatives, identifying key areas for innovation and advancement in radiation therapy physics. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research and clinical contexts for the optimization of academic medical physics.
Strategic Planning : Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with organizational goals. Identify and pursue funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and secure funding to support research initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting : Maintain familiarity with regulations and policies affecting researchers and associated staff, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Oversee annual research activities and submit quarterly reports to the Chief of Physics.
Dissemination of Research : Oversee the publication of research findings in esteemed journals and present findings at conferences and symposiums. Ensure effective dissemination of research outcomes to the scientific community and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Advocacy : Foster collaborations between clinician-researchers and researchers within MBPCC, LSU, and other research institutes locally, provincially, and nationally. Serve as an advocate for medical physics research and promote knowledge transfer.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Chair the Research Committee and collaborate with various research programs (MSc, PhD, post-doctoral fellows).
Communicate with government, non-governmental agencies, and industry stakeholders.
Represent the department at national research meetings (e.g., AAPM, ASTRO).
Contribute to the planning and execution of graduate research day and departmental research seminars.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Build links with LSU Graduate Medical Physics Program, developing research opportunities and fostering faculty development.
Ensure the availability of services to researchers and clinical medical physics teachers.
Promote secure sharing of clinical data for quality improvement and research purposes.
Participate in accreditation processes.
MENTORSHIP:
Provide guidance and mentorship to academic staff, fostering a collaborative research team environment.
Participate in academic performance evaluations of research staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Medical Physics, Radiation Physics, Physics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research in radiation therapy physics, with a strong record of successful grant acquisition and peer-reviewed publications.
Exceptional leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring research teams.
Proficiency in project management, budgeting, and strategic planning for research initiatives.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities within interdisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in radiation therapy research.
Proven ability to drive innovation and translate research findings into practical applications in radiation oncology.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS:
Reports directly to the Chief of Physics of the Department of Medical Physics.
Full-time commitment (5 days/week, 1.0 FTE).
Initial three-year term, renewable.
Adjunct appointment with the LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy, at a rank level commensurate with qualifications.
VISION:
To further develop and establish the Department of Medical Physics at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as a leading global research site in radiation therapy physics. This will be achieved through expanding the Adaptive Radiation Therapy program, integrating research with clinical practices, promoting research training programs, enhancing the department's research profile, and building strong international research networks.
By achieving these goals in conjunction with the Graduate Program in Medical Physics at Louisiana State University, our research faculty will optimize their career trajectories and successfully transform research findings into practical applications in clinical practice and policy-making.
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