Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Diagnostic Radiology Physicist Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Tallo's Job Summary: The Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Physicist. The role offers a salary range of $127K - $225K per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in medical physics, ABR or CCPM certification, and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include clinical duties, research activities, teaching, and collaboration within the medical system. Interested candidates can apply at https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/17430.

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Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Diagnostic Radiology Physicist University of Alabama at Birmingham – 4.1

Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$127K – $225K a year 6 hours ago Qualifications American Board of Radiology Certification Doctoral degree Medical Physics PET scan Diagnostic radiology Doctor of Philosophy Physics Senior level 2 years Full Job Description Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Diagnostic Radiology Physicist Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a physicist to replace a retiring physicist in the Division of Physics and Engineering, which is composed of eight physicists, two medical physicist residents, two quality control technologists, and six engineers. Academic rank and tenure status offered will depend on qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in medical physics or related sciences and be certified by The ABR or CCPM. Residents who have passed ABR Part I and are in CAMPEP-accredited imaging residency programs are encouraged to apply and will be allowed reasonable time to complete boards. The candidate must have at least two years of active experience (including residency) and familiarity with all diagnostic imaging, and be able to attain MQSA certification. The successful candidate will be expected to become the local expert and leader in at least one modality, and to work closely with our radiologists, technologists, in-house engineers, as well as external engineers. This is a clinical position, but an interest in research activities is expected. Demonstrable capabilities for obtaining research funding are not required but are considered beneficial. Sharing in teaching duties with other medical physics faculty is expected, as well as mentoring medical physics residents. In addition to routine clinical duties, the successful candidate is expected to participate in medical system-wide collaborative clinical and research activities. The Department of Radiology provides services within the UAB Health System that consists of the University Hospital, The Kirklin Clinic (outpatient clinic), the nearby UAB Highlands Hospital, as well as several smaller outpatient facilities in the vicinity. The clinical operations involve 17 CTs (including two PET/CT and two

SPECT/CT

), 15 MRI (including a PET/MR and an interoperative MR), 10 gamma cameras, 19 IR/EP/Cath/Neuro labs (including two in OR), 2 oral CBCTs, 3 O-Arms, and 9 tomo/mammography units (two with stereo capabilities), plus a collection of mobile C-Arms, X-Ray rooms, RF rooms, portable X-Ray units, and ultrasound units; we have Nuclear Medicine and MRI physicists. Also potentially available for research are a variety of small animal scanners, including a 9.4T magnet. Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with over $600 million in research awards annually, as well as Alabama’s largest single employer, with some 26,000 employees, and has an annual economic impact exceeding more than $7.15 billion on the state. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu . Click here to see why Birmingham is “a place for everyone”.

Interested candidates should apply here:

https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/17430 . For additional information about research within our department, please visit the following links: http://www.uab.

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//www.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/divisions/physics-engineering Required Qualifications PhD Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2639P Open Date 05/07/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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