Clinical Medical Physicist | Medizinphysikexperte/-in (m/w/d)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Job Summary
This role is for a Clinical Medical Physicist/Medical Physics Expert (MPE) within the Department of Radiation Therapy and Radiooncology. The MPE will serve as a Radiation Protection Officer, overseeing quality control, dosimetry, and technical supervision of all radiation and treatment planning systems. Daily tasks include creating, optimizing, and physically verifying complex, patient-specific treatment plans, and monitoring treatments utilizing advanced techniques such as stereotactic radiosurgery and brachytherapy (potentially proton therapy). Key requirements include a university degree in physics or a technical field, specialized certification as an MPE in radiation protection for tele- and brachytherapy, and comprehensive knowledge of medical physics principles, relevant national laws, and international standards (IAEA, ICRU). The position also involves continuous professional development, participation in clinical studies, quality management, and contributing to academic training.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in a physical or technical field; Specialized certification/knowledge in radiation protection as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for teletherapy and brachytherapy
Experience
- Professional experience as a Certified Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
- Comprehensive specialized knowledge in medical physics within radiation therapy
- Experience with specialized treatment techniques (e.g., stereotactic, brachytherapy)
- Experience in quality control and technical supervision of planning systems
Languages
Additional
- Proof of measles protection (Masernschutz) and other vaccination status proof required before starting work; Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, directives, and DIN standards (e.g., Radiation Protection, MPG, Data Protection, Occupational Safety); Knowledge of international recommendations (IAEA, ICRU, ICRP).