Director of Physics
University of Wisconsin Madison
United States

Job Summary:

The Radiation Oncology Physics Section at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Director of Photon Physics. The successful candidate will provide "ground-level" support and clinical physics oversight of our external beam service line. The ideal candidate will help oversee the photon beam operations at UW-Madison campus and the 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 will open in late October, 2024 and will include two Varian TrueBeams, a Varian Edge, and an Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloader coupled with Siemens multi-energy CT on rails. Aria record and verify systems and advanced treatment planning via RayStation will be fully integrated between our two major hubs. The UW-Madison campus currently includes a Viewray MRIdian Linac with daily online adaptive radiation therapy, three Varian TrueBeams (one STx), an AccuRay Tomotherapy HDA, 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.

In collaboration with the Chief Physicist, departmental leadership, and service line leaders, the Director of Photon Physics will serve in a leadership capacity to develop best practices to ensure high quality patient care in our external beam program while also contributing to clinical duties. Additional academic opportunities, based on the candidate's interests and accomplishments, will include clinical 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 theranostics, artificial intelligence, normal-tissue toxicity assessment, advanced imaging, and automated treatment planning.

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 will report to the Chief Physicist and requires interaction with medical staff and faculty in roles including but not limited to:
- Plan for the proper allocation of radiation oncology resources within the external beam program, including equipment usage, scheduling, annual budget preparation, radiation safety, and program operation
- Development of policies and procedures for the external beam clinic in conjunction with national guidelines and accreditation programs
- Serve as the primary liaison and coordinator across hardware and software vendors including oversight of routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs
- Oversee the comprehensive ongoing Quality Assurance (QA) program for our external beam program and computational equipment to assure accurate delivery of prescribed dose to patients
- Assist with clinical coordination and adoption of new technologies and programs
- Participate in mentoring and didactic teaching of medical physics residents and other trainees
- Contribute to the department's research studies and publications, including engagement with clinical trials.
- The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service

The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The chosen applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD degree in Medical Physics or related field is required.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be certified 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.

Candidates are expected to have at least 5 years of clinical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment are essential. Candidates with demonstrated clinical leadership track records, including implementation of new programs and technologies particularly in the operations and automation domains, are highly desirable. The role requires a commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

For 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.

For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT 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 CT Track.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 26, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).

Additional Information:

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 302820; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both PhD credentials and Master's degree credentials for this position.

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 19, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Human Oncology, and 3) how the Department could contribute to your career.
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Kirsten Gragg
kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/HUMAN ONCOLOGY/HUMAN ONCO

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

302817-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.