Director of Photon Physics

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Its a transformational time to be a part of the University of Wisconsin! 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 to join the Physics and departmental leadership team. This is your chance to lead and innovate within a dynamic team of 25 physicists 6 physics residents 2 clinical engineers and medical physics assistants. As the Director of Photon Physics you will spearhead clinical operations and strategic initiatives driving excellence and growth in our expanding physics team. Your role will encompass project management and clinical physics oversight ensuring our team continues to thrive and advance the field. We highly encourage and support scholarly activities and research providing candidates with growth and developmental activities.

Our department is vibrant and growing with the Fall 2024 opening of our dual-hub UW Health Cancer Center Eastpark Medical Center location located on Madisons east side. The 469000 square foot state-of-the-art facility introduced two new Varian TrueBeams a Varian Edge and an Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloader coupled with Siemens multi-energy CT on rails. The proton program opening in 2026 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 proton room is equipped with high-precision patient positioning and volumetric x-ray-based image-guidance systems including real-time image gated particle therapy in the gantry room.

The UW-Madison university 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. Aria Record and Verify systems and advanced treatment planning via RayStation are fully integrated with central planning and chart checking between our two major hubs.

The Director of Photon Physics will serve in a departmental leadership capacity to develop best practices to ensure high quality patient care and cutting-edge implementations in our external beam program. Additional academic opportunities based on the candidates interests and accomplishments in research education and service are fully encouraged and supported. 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. We are committed to fostering innovation through investigator-initiated research and industry collaborations offering comprehensive support to turn visionary ideas into practice. Current active research programs include theranostics artificial intelligence adaptive radiation therapy 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.

Principal duties:
- Lead clinical coordination and adoption of new technologies and programs
- Strategically plan and optimize the allocation of radiation oncology resources including equipment usage scheduling budget preparation radiation safety and operations
- Liaise with vendor colleagues to spearhead industry relations and collaborations
- Champion the maintenance of policies and procedures for the external beam clinic aligning with national guidelines and accreditation programs to uphold the highest standards of care.
- Facilitate and oversee the physics teams coordination with hardware and software vendors ensuring routine maintenance upgrades and repairs are performed
- Lead initiatives to integrate and optimize physics software and hardware with hospital systems ensuring data security compliance and seamless operation while fostering safe patient care operational efficiencies and supporting research and innovations
- Oversee the established comprehensive ongoing Quality Assurance (QA) program for our external beam program and computational equipment to assure accurate delivery of prescribed dose to patients
- Participate in clinical mentoring and didactic teaching of medical physics residents and other trainees

• Caregiver 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teach medical students residents and fellows.

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.

• Implements advanced patient-centeredprocedures related to quality assurance monitoring immobilization localization and dose verification in treatment delivery processes

• 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

• Investigates and identifies problems develops clinical solutions and implements quality management programsrelated to the technical delivery of care for patients receiving therapeutic radiation

• Participates in the development of novel image guided and intensity modulated radiation therapy brachytherapy TomoTherapy and MR-guided treatment planning and delivery programsand oncology information systems

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 leadersincluding radiation oncologists medical physicists and radiation therapy professionalswhile 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 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

Required Qualifications:

Highly qualified 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 implementation of new programs and advanced technologies are highly desirable. The role requires a commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvements in operations and efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

Education:

Masters Degree or Ph.D.
- Degree in Medical Physics or closely related field is required.

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 Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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 October 1 2025; however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Kirsten Gragg

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