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Medical Physicist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a master's or doctoral degree in medical physics or a closely related field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in a lottery, making hospital systems, cancer centers, and academic medical institutions realistic targets year-round.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Radiation Oncology - Hospital - 413004
Posting Open Date 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Secondary Proton Medical Physicist
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0005842
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina is seeking a secondary faculty proton medical physicist for the North Carolina Cancer Center. The North Carolina Cancer Center is a member of the UNC Health Care System and is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
The North Carolina Cancer Center is currently staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist. The North Carolina Cancer Center clinic is equipped with 3 Elekta accelerators, a CyberKnife system, a Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, an Elekta HDR system, a VariSeed LDR prostate system, a Philips large bore CT simulator, and a recently installed Philips MR simulator. The Center is in the process of installing a Varian TrueBeam. A Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System is due to be installed in 2027. Clinical treatment planning systems (TPS) include Raystation TPS, Accuray Precision TPS for CyberKnife, Oncentra HDR Brachy TPS, and VariSeed LDR Brachy TPS. Ancillary systems include VisionRT.
Construction on the vault to house the Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System will commence in 2026, with installation scheduled to begin in the latter half of 2027. A lead proton faculty physicist (to be hired) is expected to start as early as September 2026. The secondary proton faculty physicist, reporting to the lead physicist, would ideally begin in the same timeframe. Both the lead and secondary proton faculty physicists will work with Mevion and project management teams to ensure project success. Both the lead and secondary proton faculty physicists will work collaboratively with appropriate stakeholders to establish the infrastructure, workflows, and Policies and Procedures required for physics-related tasks and patient treatments.
The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in a broad range of clinical, research, and teaching activities within the Department and the School of Medicine. Clinical duties: The secondary proton faculty physicist will work under the supervision of the lead proton faculty physicist during acceptance and commissioning of the Mevion S250-FIT system, acquisition of dosimetry data, and commissioning of proton treatment planning in RayStation. Once the proton therapy system becomes operational, the successful candidate will provide clinical proton therapy physics services. Responsibilities include ensuring the accurate and safe delivery of proton radiation treatments and maintaining the safety of patients and treatment staff. Research: The successful candidate must be motivated to contribute to, and collaborate in, research efforts. Residency Program: The department supports a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program and, as such, mentoring of residents is expected.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate for this position must have the following qualifications: (1) an MS/PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field; (2) be ABR/ABMP board certified or board eligible (passed Part 1); and (3) have graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited residency. The candidate may be at junior level or higher but should have experience in proton therapy physics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, a commitment to research and teaching, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Radiation Oncology - Hospital - 413004
Posting Open Date 03/06/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Secondary Proton Medical Physicist
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0005842
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina is seeking a secondary faculty proton medical physicist for the North Carolina Cancer Center. The North Carolina Cancer Center is a member of the UNC Health Care System and is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
The North Carolina Cancer Center is currently staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist. The North Carolina Cancer Center clinic is equipped with 3 Elekta accelerators, a CyberKnife system, a Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, an Elekta HDR system, a VariSeed LDR prostate system, a Philips large bore CT simulator, and a recently installed Philips MR simulator. The Center is in the process of installing a Varian TrueBeam. A Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System is due to be installed in 2027. Clinical treatment planning systems (TPS) include Raystation TPS, Accuray Precision TPS for CyberKnife, Oncentra HDR Brachy TPS, and VariSeed LDR Brachy TPS. Ancillary systems include VisionRT.
Construction on the vault to house the Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System will commence in 2026, with installation scheduled to begin in the latter half of 2027. A lead proton faculty physicist (to be hired) is expected to start as early as September 2026. The secondary proton faculty physicist, reporting to the lead physicist, would ideally begin in the same timeframe. Both the lead and secondary proton faculty physicists will work with Mevion and project management teams to ensure project success. Both the lead and secondary proton faculty physicists will work collaboratively with appropriate stakeholders to establish the infrastructure, workflows, and Policies and Procedures required for physics-related tasks and patient treatments.
The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in a broad range of clinical, research, and teaching activities within the Department and the School of Medicine. Clinical duties: The secondary proton faculty physicist will work under the supervision of the lead proton faculty physicist during acceptance and commissioning of the Mevion S250-FIT system, acquisition of dosimetry data, and commissioning of proton treatment planning in RayStation. Once the proton therapy system becomes operational, the successful candidate will provide clinical proton therapy physics services. Responsibilities include ensuring the accurate and safe delivery of proton radiation treatments and maintaining the safety of patients and treatment staff. Research: The successful candidate must be motivated to contribute to, and collaborate in, research efforts. Residency Program: The department supports a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program and, as such, mentoring of residents is expected.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate for this position must have the following qualifications: (1) an MS/PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field; (2) be ABR/ABMP board certified or board eligible (passed Part 1); and (3) have graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited residency. The candidate may be at junior level or higher but should have experience in proton therapy physics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, a commitment to research and teaching, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Physicist
Verify your CAMPEP accreditation before applying
U.S. hospital credentialing committees expect CAMPEP-accredited training or ABR board eligibility. Confirm your Australian qualifications map to these standards before outreach, as gaps here stall offers before sponsorship discussions begin.
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and NCI-designated cancer centers file LCAs routinely for specialized clinical roles. Their HR and legal teams already understand the E-3 visa process, cutting the education burden you'd face at smaller community hospitals.
Get your credential evaluation done early
The DOL's LCA requires the employer to certify your role meets specialty occupation standards. A foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service speeds that determination and removes a common employer objection during the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your visa interview can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation so your employer's HR team isn't managing unfamiliar government workflows.
Address ABR eligibility directly in cover letters
Hiring managers reviewing E-3 candidates often flag whether an Australian applicant can sit the ABR exam. State your eligibility status explicitly in your application so sponsorship conversations don't stall on a question the recruiter is hesitant to raise.
Negotiate LCA filing timing into your start date
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs that approval before your consulate appointment. Build this window into your start date negotiation so the offer timeline accounts for government processing, not just onboarding logistics.
E-3 Visa Medical Physicist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Medical Physicist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Medical Physicist roles from employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to institutions unfamiliar with Australian sponsorship. Filter by specialty area, such as radiation oncology or diagnostic imaging, to surface openings at hospital systems and cancer centers that have hired internationally before.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Medical Physicist role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Medical physics requires at minimum a master's degree in medical physics or a closely related field, and the DOL and USCIS consistently treat it as a specialty occupation. Australian applicants with CAMPEP-accredited training or equivalent postgraduate credentials satisfy this threshold. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the LCA they file with the DOL before your consulate appointment.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Medical Physicist roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500-visa annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no random selection. An H-1B visa petition enters a cap lottery where most registrants aren't selected. For a medical physicist with a confirmed U.S. job offer, the E-3 provides a predictable path where approval depends on your qualifications and the employer's LCA, not chance.
Can I change hospitals while on an E-3 as a Medical Physicist?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp reflecting the updated employer before or at your next re-entry. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the visa reflects the change, so plan the transition to avoid a gap in valid status.