Professor CHS Notice of Filing

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, is seeking a faculty/staff Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to support its advanced proton therapy program, which is scheduled to become clinical in 2026. The physicist will primarily provide proton physics services at UW Health Cancer Center’s Eastpark Medical Center and contribute to the development of a next-generation clinical program within a collaborative team of medical physicists, residents, and medical physics assistants. The proton program includes a Hitachi synchrotron, intensity modulated proton therapy capability, a rotating gantry room, a fixed-beam room with an upright patient positioning system and on-board CT, and image-guided treatment technologies. The role includes clinical physics work across proton therapy and other radiation oncology services, including equipment commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, treatment-planning support, dosimetry, patient positioning, chart reviews, special physics consultations, and on-call proton coverage. The successful candidate will help develop clinical solutions and quality management programs, support advanced imaging and adaptive treatment techniques, and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Based on the candidate’s interests and accomplishments, there may be opportunities for research and teaching aligned with departmental goals. The position also includes mentoring and didactic instruction of medical physics residents and trainees, professional and university service, and administrative and committee participation. The department provides integrated clinical, research, and training facilities across Eastpark Medical Center and the UW–Madison campus. The position reports to the Chief Physicist and requires collaboration with the Director of Proton Physics, departmental leadership, medical staff, and faculty. Compensation is negotiable for a 12-month appointment. The posting is a Notice of Filing and states that the position has been filled; it asks people not to apply.

Requirements

Certification or board eligibility in Therapeutic/Radiation Oncology Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the Canadian College of Medical Physics.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a closely related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical proton experience is described as ideal.
For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS track, candidates must meet the department’s criteria and the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment at those ranks.

Responsibilities

Contribute to commissioning and acceptance of the proton therapy system, associated equipment, and advanced treatment-planning processes.
Implement quality assurance programs; provide calibration, QA, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment; and maintain records.
Support proton treatment-planning techniques and the dosimetry team to ensure high-quality planning, including integration of advanced imaging, upright treatment, adaptive therapy, and other clinical needs.
Participate in clinical radiation oncology physics procedures, including treatment-planning support, plan checks, patient positioning, special physics consultations, chart rounds, chart checks, proton therapy on-call coverage, and equipment repair and maintenance.
Identify clinical challenges in proton therapy and develop cost-efficient solutions to support continuous quality improvement.
Mentor and teach medical physics residents and other trainees in proton-related clinical practice.
Perform other clinical-related duties as assigned.
Participate in professional, public, and university service.
Investigate problems, develop clinical solutions, and implement quality management programs related to technical delivery of therapeutic radiation care.
Develop and perform clinical radiation oncology physics services involving brachytherapy, linear accelerators, quality management and improvement, simulators, radioactive materials, radiation measurement equipment, and clinical radiation oncology software and information systems.
Participate in administrative and committee work supporting the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health, working collegially with other faculty members.
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
Implement advanced patient-centered procedures for quality assurance monitoring, immobilization, localization, and dose verification.
Participate in development of image-guided and intensity-modulated radiation therapy, brachytherapy, TomoTherapy, MR-guided treatment planning and delivery programs, and oncology information systems.