Director of Photon Physics

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Rad Oncology Medical Physicist Job Summary: It's an exciting and transformational time to join the University of Wisconsin! The Radiation Oncology Physics Section in the Department of Human Oncology at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic, collaborative Director of Photon Physics. With a strong foundation already in place, we're looking for a leader eager to help propel our program forward-advancing technology, introducing new ideas, and guiding emerging clinical initiatives. Over the next 1-3 years, several major imaging, therapy, and software projects will launch, offering exceptional opportunities to shape clinical practice, integrate cutting‑edge technologies, and influence the future of our clinical capabilities. In this leadership role, you will oversee clinical physics operations and drive strategic initiatives within a highly engaged team of 26 physicists, 6 residents, 2 clinical engineers, and medical physics assistants. You will be central to project management, clinical oversight, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. We are deeply committed to supporting scholarly activity, professional development, and research, providing abundant opportunities for growth, creativity, and meaningful impact within a forward‑thinking physics and departmental leadership team. 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. In Fall 2024, we opened our dual-hub UW Health Cancer Center, Eastpark Medical Center location on Madison's east side. The 469,000 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. Both location offer advanced simulation capabilities using 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 proton program opening later 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 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 candidate's interests and accomplishments, in research, education, and service are fully encouraged and supported, including interactions with the Department of Medical Physics Graduate Program. 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 12th consecutive year and ranked 2nd in the TIME World's Top Public Universities of 2026, that continually invests in the latest technological advancements. Access to ample preclinical/clinical research imaging and therapeutic systems are available including preclinical RayStation treatment planning for research activities. Other major research programs in the department include immunotherapy, theranostics, artificial intelligence, normal-tissue toxicity assessment, advanced imaging, and automated treatment planning. We are committed to fostering innovation through investigator-initiated research and industry collaborations, offering comprehensive support to turn visionary ideas into practice. 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 Wis