Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist: Proton Therapy

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Rad Oncology Medical Physicist

Job Summary:

At the University of Wisconsin, we are building something exceptional—an advanced proton therapy program that brings together cutting-edge technology, clinical innovation, and an integrated, collaborative physics culture. This is an opportunity to help shape a next-generation clinical program from the ground up while working alongside a highly engaged and forward-looking team!

The Radiation Oncology Physics Section at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, is seeking a faculty/staff physicist to contribute to the next generation of proton therapy to join a team of 26 medical physicists, 6 physics residents, and medical physics assistants. The successful candidate will provide technical clinical support of our state-of-the-art proton therapy program that will be clinical in 2026. The proton program includes a Hitachi synchrotron, high-energy beam transport, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) capability, a gantry room with 360-degree rotation, and a fixed beam room with a first-of-kind upright patient positioning system provided by Leo Cancer Care coupled with on-board CT. Each room is equipped with high-precision patient positioning and volumetric x-ray-based image-guidance systems. Real-time image gated particle therapy via fluoroscopic image will be available in the gantry room. Active proton research activities include FLASH, online adaptive radiation therapy, advanced imaging and treatment planning techniques, and artificial intelligence.

The position will focus primarily on supporting proton physics services provided at the UW Health Cancer Center, Eastpark Medical Center location, which is part of our dual-hub model located on Madison’s east side. The 469,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility opened in Fall, 2024 and includes two Varian TrueBeams, a Varian Edge, a GE MRI-simulator, and an Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloader coupled with Siemens multi-energy CT on rails. Siemens multi-energy CT and advanced treatment planning via RayStation are implemented to support high precision treatment planning with integrated RayCare Oncology Information System.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and performs clinical radiation oncology physics services related to all forms of brachytherapy, linear accelerators, quality management and improvement, simulators, radioactive materials, radiation measurement equipment, and computer software and information systems used in clinical radiation oncology
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Implements advanced patient-centered procedures related to quality assurance monitoring, immobilization, localization, and dose verification in treatment delivery processes
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participates in the development of novel image guided and intensity modulated radiation therapy, brachytherapy, TomoTherapy, and MR-guided treatment planning and delivery programs and oncology information systems
• Investigates and identifies problems, develops clinical solutions, and implements quality management programs related to the technical delivery of care for patients receiving therapeutic radiation

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology

Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be certified or board eligible 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.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of clinical proton experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education:
Master's Degree or Ph.D. is required.
- Degree in Medical Physics or closely related field is required.

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The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 18, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.