Assistant Professor in the areas of radiotherapy physics, medical imaging physics, nuclear medicine, and medical health physics
Faculty
LSUAM Science - Department of Physics and Astronomy (Jeffery C Blackmon Jr. (00011859))
0459 J.W. Nicholson Hall
Academic
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the areas of radiotherapy physics, medical imaging physics, nuclear medicine, and medical health physics. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 15, 2025. An appointment at the assistant professor level is expected; exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for an associate professor tenure-track position.
The successful candidate will join an active Medical Physics and Health Physics Graduate Program that is a partnership between LSU and the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Primary activities include developing a research program, teaching classroom and laboratory/practicum courses within the CAMPEP-accredited medical physics program, and supervising MS and PhD students. Provide service to the department.
Research responsibilities include establishing an independent research team and developing collaborations both within and beyond the Program faculty. The successful candidate will establish a vibrant, cutting-edge program in basic, applied, translational, or population-based research. The candidate will have access to outstanding resources (e.g., radiotherapy and imaging devices, high performance computing) and a generous startup package. Opportunities exist for clinical engagement to enhance research and teaching activities as well as to maintain board certification, although clinical service will comprise a small part of the successful candidate's effort allocation.
The Medical Physics and Health Physics Program currently is supported by 14 faculty including 6 active and emeritus faculty at LSU, 1 faculty at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and 7 faculty at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in addition to physicians and clinical staff. We plan to add another 1-2 faculty (in addition to this position) within the next 18 months at LSU and MBPCC.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of LSU’s premier research departments with 55 faculty members, 26 postdoctoral researchers, 125 graduate students, and 22 staff. It consists of faculty working in a broad range of disciplines, including AMO physics, quantum information science, condensed matter physics and materials science, astrophysics, space physics, neutrino physics, high energy and nuclear physics, theoretical general relativity, gravitational wave detection, and medical physics. Grant and contract support totals more than $8.5 million per year. Major research facilities available to faculty include the LSU High Performance Computing Center with excellent access to supercomputing resources and support, the interdisciplinary research Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), LSU’s Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD), and the NSF’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO). See https://www.lsu.edu/physics/ for complete information. LSU is the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System. It is a Research I University with an enrollment of 34,000 students, including 7,000 at the graduate level. For more information visit: http://www.lsu.edu. The Department of Physics and Astronomy strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics, medical physics or closely related field. (Assoc. Professor) three years as an assistant professor or equivalent
Additional Qualifications Desired: (All) Board eligible or Board certified in medical physics or health physics. (Assoc. Professor) Extensive publication record; evidence of excellence in leadership, research and scholarly activities in medical physics or health physics; teaching experience; national and/or international reputation; experience in student mentoring; board certification in medical physics or health physics.
Attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Applicants must provide a cover letter, vita, statement of research experience and accomplishments, teaching philosophy, statement of broader impacts, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Kip Matthews, Search Committee Chair, at kipmatth@lsu.edu.
The anticipated hire date is Fall 2025. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The committee will start reviewing applications March 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts are required prior to hire.
January 28, 2025
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
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