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The Department of Medical Physics and the Medical Radiation Research Center is seeking new faculty at the Assistant Professor level with research focused on the physical standards involved in the Metrological applications of Medical Physics. The Medical Radiation Research Center is a premier facility that expands the metrological aspects of Medical Physics. The department has strengths in most aspects of current Medical Physics. We seek applicants with a track record of creativity and outstanding research accomplishments in Medical Physics metrology, who have demonstrated potential for expanding the discipline. The ideal candidate would exhibit a commitment to mentoring graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will join the largest medical physics graduate program in the country and be involved in the graduate teaching mission of the School of Medicine and Public Health.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading academic institution with an international reputation for basic, translational and cross-disciplinary research and is located in the heart of one of the country's most livable cities. The Department of Medical Physics is the oldest and largest medical physics PhD program in the country, with an unparalleled network of research infrastructure joint with partners. The Medical Radiation Research Center is unique in the area of Medical Physics, having a large assortment of equipment, including a TrueBeam linac and brachytherapy sources. Active involvement with other aspects of the campus is expected. The Medical Radiation Research Center and the department houses a NIST Accredited Dosimetry Calibration Laboratory, an extensive small animal imaging and irradiation facility, a DOE sponsored cyclotron radionuclide production facility, a set of GE sponsored photon-counting CT, CT/PET, MR/PET, and extensive MRI facilities. There are additionally major research resources in radiotherapy with both TrueBeam and FLASH Mobetron linacs, interventional x-ray fluoroscopy and cone-beam CT, mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, molecular therapeutics, magnetic resonance, theranostics, optical imaging, ultrasound, biomagnetism and nanotechnology. There is ongoing collaboration with major imaging and therapy companies, including a UW Health major expansion with clinical proton therapy and radioparticle therapy treatments.
The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful 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.
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PhD in Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering, Math or a closely related field required
Candidates will have a distinguished academic record and demonstrated potential for publications and competitive extramural funding. Expertise in Medical Physics Radiation Metrology and the use of Monte Carlo codes is required. Candidates with high-impact discoveries and the development and extension of primary calibrations are highly encouraged. Ability to instruct and mentor doctoral students and/or postdoctoral fellows in leading metrology research and translating discoveries is a major component of the position.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:SEPTEMBER 01, 2024
Salary:Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 1, 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)
- Cover letter describing your interest in this position and synergy with the department
- Statement of scientific research contributions and goals (maximum of 3 pages)
- Statement of teaching philosophy and service goals (maximum of 1 page)
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
- [Optional] A single PDF document containing up to 5 sample publications.
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Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MED PHYSICS/MED PHYSIC
Employment Class:Faculty
Job Number:289614-FA
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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