"Bentson Fellow (Clinical Instructor)"

Job Details

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for the Bentson Fellowship (translational laboratory research training) in Radiation Oncology. The Department of Human Oncology (DHO) is an interdisciplinary department within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health with missions of clinical service, research and education. The DHO fosters excellence in state-of-the-art cancer treatment, teaching as well as basic, translational and clinical research.

The fellowship will emphasize Radiation Oncology translational research at the level of 80-90% commitment. In addition, Bentson fellows will have the opportunity to pursue effort focused on clinical activities including clinical and procedural practice and the design and execution of clinical trials that relate to radiation oncology. The fellowship will emphasize Radiation Oncology translational laboratory research at the level of 80-90% commitment. In addition, Bentson fellows will have 10-20% clinical activities with opportunities to design and execute clinical trials that relate to new radiation oncology technologies and biologics. Candidates will have a strong interest in academic medicine and demonstrate a commitment to translational cancer research in radiation oncology. Candidates with particular talent and productivity in writing original material (research manuscripts and protocols) are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for translational research in the DHO are very strong and extend to collaboration with other Departments across the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Bentson Fellows will be appointed as Clinical Instructors in the Department of Human Oncology within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology

The Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the University of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders—including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals—while conducting innovative research that drives progress in cancer treatment. Our team is equally devoted to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by cancer.

Compensation: Negotiable

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates will possess an M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. and will have completed an accredited Radiation Oncology
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license and must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Education:

• Eligible candidates will possess an M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under . You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Alex Scaffidi, aascaffidi@wisc.edu, 608.262.7480