Description
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Medicine is seeking an innovative radiation oncology clinician scientist to join our multidisciplinary team at MUSC and the Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI-designated cancer center. The successful applicant will engage in both clinical care and scientific research, contributing to advancing cancer treatment through innovative approaches in radiation therapy. The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE radiation oncologist who is collaborative in nature with a proven track record of clinical excellence and research productivity, and excited about working in a diverse and supportive environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge research while providing high-quality patient care. The physician is expected to carry faculty rank based on experience and would have the opportunity to participate and lead in basic/translational research, clinical trials, resident education, and multidisciplinary patient care. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
The MUSC College of Medicine, the Hollings Cancer Center, and the Department of Radiation Medicine have partnered to provide a very competitive 3–5-year startup package to support a highly-qualified candidate’s research program, including lab space with standard modern equipment, shared core facilities at MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center, as well as startup funding for 3-5 years, depending on the candidate. Opportunities to access Veterans Administration research funding are also under development.
Hollings Cancer Center is an NCI-Designated Center with more than $50M in annual research funding, 141 collaborative cancer scientists, and shared core resources that include Biorepository, Biostatistics, Cell and Molecular Imaging, Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting (CyTOF), Lipidomics, Translational Science Laboratory, and Social Determinants of Health, as well as a small animal imaging unit. In addition, a new image-guided small animal irradiator system is slated for installation next year.
The Charleston campus and nearby Mount Pleasant satellite host three Varian TrueBeam accelerators, a Esprit Gamma Knife unit, and a Radixact tomotherapy unit as well as two CT Simulators, multiple treatment planning platforms, and strong LDR and HDR brachytherapy programs. A brachytherapy suite with dedicated MRI and CT guidance is under development as well. The Department supports an ACGME-accredited residency program for physicians and a CAMPEP-accredited residency program for physicists. The physician would be afforded opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
Charleston is a charming, historical city with friendly people and a dynamic culture. The city is home to a symphony and a vibrant live-music scene, numerous galleries and museums, wonderful restaurants, multiple institutes of higher education, minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams, beautiful beaches, and year-round outdoor activities including golf, tennis, and water sports. In 2023, Charleston was voted the No. 1 city in the U.S. for the 11th year in a row by Travel + Leisure magazine.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. MUSC takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. MUSC has received a 4-year NSF ADVANCE grant to promote the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in science.
Candidates are requested to submit their application and curriculum vitae via the link below:
https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Open-Rank-Faculty---Clinician-Scientist---Department-of-Radiation-Medicine_R-0000037249
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Medical Doctor degree
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
