Lead Clinical Medical Physicist in Villigen

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.PSI is a pioneer in the field of proton therapy. It conducts technological and clinical research to optimize spot-scanning proton beam therapy and to expand the range of indications for proton radiotherapy. In addition to its research activities, PSI provides a clinical program for patients with indications approved for proton beam therapy within the Swiss health care system. At the Center for Proton Therapy CPT, deep-seated tumors are treated using two gantries, while ocular tumors are treated on a dedicated beam line. The medical physics research program focuses on advanced imaging, treatment planning, and proton therapy delivery.Lead Clinical Medical PhysicistAs group leader of the clinical medical physics groupTechnical, organizational and personnel leadership of the Clinical Medical Physics Group and of the Therapy Planning team (therapy planning is integrated into the medical physics groups)Responsibility for the group budget, clinical duty service, working time monitoring and absence planningCoordination of the technical and administrative exchange of information across all organizational unitsCoaching and individual development of team membersClinical operational responsibility for medical physics activities at the facilities Gantry 2, Gantry 3 and OptisLeadership of clinical medical physics and therapy planning supportLeadership and further development of the quality assurance program for all facilitiesInterest in the continuous modernization of the clinical program (digitalization, automation, efficiency, use of AI tools, …)Initiation of and contribution to strategic initiatives within the Medical Physicists PlatformInitiation, leadership and participation in research and development projects in part in an inter-departmental collaborationPresentation of research and development results through scientific publications and contributions to national and international conferencesYour profileUniversity degree in physics, medical physics or a related fieldSwiss certification in medical physics or an equivalent qualification recognized in SwitzerlandSubstantial professional experience in radiotherapyDemonstrable leadership, communication and organizational skillsProven ability to set direction, think strategically, establish priorities, delegate responsibilities and monitor team activitiesInspiring and empowering leadership styleStrong aptitude for working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams and building on individual strengths, all this in a collaborative spiritAbility to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced clinical and scientific environmentExcellent command of English; working knowledge of German is an advantageWillingness to work irregular hours in accordance with patient treatment schedulesWe offerOur institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.For further information, please contact Dario Veghini, phone . #J-18808-Ljbffr