Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

At the University of Wisconsin, we are building something exceptional where the Department of Radiation Medicine brings together cutting-edge technology, clinical innovation, and an integrated, collaborative physics culture.  We are seeking academic-oriented medical physicists with a primary appointment at our university campus to contribute to our research, education, and innovative clinical missions.  In the coming year, we will be ushering in new state-of-the-art platforms including x-ray based adaptive radiation therapy and photon counting CT simulation, providing ample opportunities to advance the field.

Our department is vibrant and growing with a team of 24 physicists, 6 physics residents, and medical physics assistants. The successful candidate will participate in high-level clinical development and application of radiation oncology imaging, treatment planning, and delivery systems to further high precision advancements in treatment options and patient care.
 

The UW Health University campus currently includes a Viewray MRIdian Linac with daily online adaptive radiation therapy, three Varian TrueBeams (one STx), and two Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloaders. We offer a broad range of special procedures, including SRS/SBRT, TBI, TSE, and brachytherapy for a wide range of treatment sites (e.g., GYN, breast, prostate) with MRI-guided planning and BodyTom CT for image verification. Advanced simulation capabilities are routinely integrated into clinical practice including Siemens dual-energy computed tomography and 1.5 T GE MR-simulator units. Automated planning/scripting is employed via robust use of RayStation coupled with MIM.
Additional academic responsibilities, based on the candidate's interests and accomplishments, will include research and teaching activities in alignment with the programmatic goals of the department. UW is a state-of-the-art integrated clinical, research, and training facility, ranked number 1 in Wisconsin in the U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year, that continually invests in the latest technological advancements. Access to ample preclinical/clinical research imaging and therapeutic systems (Xstrahl SARRP, FLASH, etc.) are available. Current active research programs include adaptive radiation therapy, theranostics, artificial intelligence, normal-tissue toxicity assessment, advanced imaging, and automated treatment planning/scripting. Interactions with the Department of Medical Physics Graduate Program and undergraduate outreach programs are strongly supported and encouraged.

The UW- Madison campus, located in the heart of the City of Madison, spans 936 acres along the scenic southern shore of Lake Mendota. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the top cities in the nation to live. The city encourages fitness with 61 miles of designated bike trails, and over 146 miles of roads with marked bike lanes. Madison is surrounded by the beauty of four local lakes, has a lively culinary and festival scene, and promotes a healthy work life balance. UW Faculty and Staff also enjoy robust benefits such as the State of Wisconsin benefits package, a diverse campus setting, and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities:

This position, under the supervision of the Associate Chair of Radiation Oncology Physics, requires participation and interaction with medical staff and faculty, analyzing and providing support in all areas of clinical radiation oncology physics and radiation research and development. This may include but is not limited to:

• Investigate and identify clinical problems, develop solutions, and implement quality management programs.

• Participate in the development of novel image guided and intensity modulated radiation therapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and/or MR-guided treatment planning and delivery programs, including adaptive radiation therapy.

• Support advanced imaging techniques including multi-energy CT and MR simulators for patient modeling and response assessment.

• Implement advanced procedures related to quality assurance monitoring, patient immobilization and localization, and dose verification in treatment delivery processes.

• Develop and perform clinical radiation oncology physics procedures related to all forms of brachytherapy, linear accelerators, quality management and improvement, simulators, radioactive materials, and radiation measurement equipment. These activities include patient plan checks, patient localizatio