Radiation Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - Head and Neck Cancers - UNC School of Medicine
UNC Health
Application
Details
Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 9999-INFOR-210168
Description
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The Department of Radiation Oncology in the School of Medicine at UNC?Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure or non?tenure track faculty position (track and rank dependent on qualifications) with a clinical focus on head and neck cancer. The department is seeking candidates with a strong interest in academic research, including laboratory research, clinical translational research, and/or physics?based research. Proton therapy experience is preferred but not required. Leadership roles in head and neck cancer, proton therapy, and other areas may be available depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must possess an MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology and be ABR certified or eligible.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD/DO degree
Residency in Radiation Oncology
ABR certified or eligible
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong interest in academic research (laboratory, clinical translational, or physics?based)
Primary clinical focus: head and neck cancers
Broad clinical abilities
Proton therapy experience preferred
Radiopharmaceutical Authorized User (AU) status desired but not required
Please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu for more information.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: SOM Radiat-Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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