Medical Physicist, Department of Radiotherapy at Landspitali University Hospital of Iceland
Position: Medical Physicist
Institution: Landspitali University Hospital of Iceland
Location: Reykjajvík, Iceland
Application closes at: Jul 13th, 2026 15:10
URL: https://island.is/starfatorg/x-46978
We are looking for a Medical Physicist to join our physics team at the Department of Radiotherapy at Landspítali University Hospital in Reykjavík, Iceland.
The Department of Radiotherapy at Landspitali is the only facility of its kind in Iceland, treating approximately 1,000 patients per year with two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators. As demand in Iceland for radiotherapy continues to grow, the department is well-positioned for expansion in the coming years, making this an opportunity to join at an exciting time in our development.
Our missionis to deliver outstanding clinical services in a dynamic, high-technology environment through strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
We are looking for an ambitious medical physicist who takes initiative and thrives in a team-oriented workplace.
The position is available from September 1st, 2026, or by agreement.
Key responsibilities
- Participation in or oversight of treatment planning and treatment preparation
- Dosimetry and quality assurance of linear accelerators, CT simulator, and associated equipment
- Implementation of new technology and development of clinical workflows
- Clinical collaboration with physicians, radiation therapists, and other team members
- Participation in research or development projects as relevant
- Other specialised tasks within the department's scope of work
Qualifications
- MSc in Medical Physics preferred; MSc in Physics required
- Experience and knowledge in radiation therapy and medical imaging is an advantage
- Proficiency in English and a willingness to learn Icelandic is required
- Prior knowledge of Icelandic is an advantage but not a requirement
- Excellent communication skills, ambition, and the ability to prioritise and work independently are required
Further information about the position and application:
Salary according to the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the relevant professional union.
This is a full-time position with regular daytime hours, Monday to Friday. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for QA measurements or equipment-related tasks.
Landspítali provides Icelandic language classes for employees.
The application deadline is up to and including July 13th, 2026.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Copies of educational credentials, diplomas, and professional licenses translated into English.
- A CV in English, including detailed contact information for references
- An introductory letter in English, outlining your motivation, qualifications, and suitability for the position.
- Employment certificate/s from previous employers
- Confirmation of employment
- A photocopy of your valid passport (photo identification page)
All supporting documents must be submitted in pdf format.
For further information, please contact:
Hanna Bjorg Henrysdottir, Chief Physicist and Department Manager
email: hannabhe@landspitali.is - Phone +354 8259383
To apply for the position, please click the dark blue Sækja um starf button. After this you will be able to change the website interface to English, and sign into the Icelandic State Recruitment system.
For further information about international recruitment at Landspitali please visit our website.
Landspitali is a vibrant and diverse workplace with approximately 7,000 employees working in interdisciplinary teams across a wide range of professions. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare grounded in science, professionalism, and compassion.
All recruitment processes at Landspitali adhere to the institution's equality and diversity policy.