Radiation Oncologist

Overview

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a radiation oncologist faculty position (open rank and open track) with a clinical focus on breast, prostate, lymphoma and pediatrics. The successful candidate will provide clinical services and be expected to lead investigator-initiated trials and/or conduct translational research, as well as participate in medical student education. Rank and tenure-status are contingent upon qualifications.

Candidates must have an MD, be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology, and be eligible for a Virginia medical license.

• Provide clinical radiation oncology services in breast, prostate, lymphoma and pediatrics.
• Lead investigator-initiated trials and/or conduct translational research.
• Participate in medical student education.

• MD degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology
• Eligible for a Virginia medical license

The Department of Radiation Oncology has nine attending physicians and eight physicists. It is part of the University of Virginia NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and occupies 20,000 sq ft of the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center.

Current basic research focuses on mechanisms of carcinogenesis and therapeutic resistance with an emphasis on ubiquitination. Active clinical research areas include SBRT, radiation–immune interactions, image-guided intraoperative brachytherapy, total-body irradiation, Therasphere and SIR-spheres therapies, and biomarkers. State-of-the-art equipment includes a CT-on-rails guided brachytherapy suite, four Varian True Beam linear accelerators, an Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, and a newly commissioned MRI linac.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes the University of Virginia as a top university and cancer center. The University is located in Charlottesville, a cosmopolitan community with a small-town feel, and is situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region is noted for its quality of life, historical sites, and national rankings in various publications.

• Please visit  to apply and submit all required documents.
• Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity

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The University of Virginia is an EEO institution. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.