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Medical Physicist

Inside Higher Ed
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2026 CLOSED ON 3/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist position at Inside Higher Ed?

Job Title

Medical Physicist

Requisition Number

FE04772

Department Name

7H900:RADIATION MEDICINE

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type Of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Possession of a Master’s or PhD degree in Medical Physics or related field.

Required Related Experience

Completion of residency and fellowship, if appropriate

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligibility for Certification or Certification by the ABR.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking outstanding candidates for a position of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine. The Department of Radiation Medicine is a vital part of UK Markey Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Cancer Center. The department has vibrant clinical practice with outstanding technology, facilities, and medical physics support as well as active transitional and clinical research programs, within the context of a vibrant and robust healthcare enterprise. Fully accredited and well regarded residency programs in radiation oncology and medical physics, as well as Masters and PhD programs in Medical Physics, are integral to the department’s mission and culture.

Currently the department provides the entire range of radiation oncology services, including IMRT, Gamma Knife and body radiosurgery, high and low dose-rate brachytherapy, TBI and total skin electron irradiation, etc. The Department has completed an aggressive building program to augment its state-of-the-art facilities and technology to include a dedicated brachytherapy suite with CT-on-rails, and Halcyon, the latest Varian technology. The Department also provides radiation oncology services at satellite locations.

To apply, please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled

Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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