Job Summary:
The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine, and Public Health is seeking a motivated individual to serve as an Ultrasound Physicist as part of an academic career within the Department of Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor on the TT (Tenure) Track.
The successful applicant will have a strong background in ultrasound physics, with interests and expertise in the application of advanced ultrasound methods in a busy clinical setting and translational research environment.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 288180; 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 tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.
Responsibilities:
The ultrasound physicist will have clinical service, research, and teaching responsibilities as described further below.
50% Clinical Ultrasound Physics Responsibilities:
1. Assist in establishing institutional policies and guidelines regarding the safe and effective use of ultrasound imaging equipment and performance of procedures.
2. Trouble-shoot clinical issues on the ultrasound imaging equipment such as identifying and ameliorating image artifacts and other problems affecting clinical image quality. Coordinate with vendors to ensure that the ultrasound imaging equipment is properly and routinely services and maintained.
3. Contribute technical input to inform decision regarding the purchase of new ultrasound imaging equipment, perform required acceptance testing of new ultrasound imaging equipment, and conduct ongoing Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/ QC) of existing ultrasound imaging equipment, including activities required for maintaining accreditation.
4. Work with the Chief of the Imaging Sciences Section, the Medical Director of Ultrasound, and the Ultrasound Manager to address other issues related to clinical background.
5. Support the launch and development of the ultrasound-based histrotripsy ablation programs as it relates to ultrasound physics.
40% Research Ultrasound Physics Responsibilities:
1. Conduct innovative ultrasound research independently, as well as in collaboration with other investigators in the Department of Radiology and in other departments and schools across campus and with industrial partners, including GE Healthcare.
2. Write, or assist in writing, grant applications to secure extramural funding to support independent as well as collaborative ultrasound research projects.
3. Serve as an institutional subject matter expert regarding specialized principles of ultrasound.
4. Develop and maintain tools and infrastructure to facilitate core ultrasound research initiatives.
5. Attend scientific conferences and meetings to present scientific research results, moderate sessions and participate on committees and in working groups.
6. Write and submit manuscripts to professional journals, describing results of research projects.
7. Mentor and conduct research with medical students, residents, clinical fellows, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and/ or scientists.
10% Teaching:
1. Educate clinical and research faculty, fellows, residents, sonographers, nurses, trainees, and other staff about the basic physical and technical principles of ultrasound and safety issues related to diagnostic and interventional ultrasound.
2. Assist in overseeing medical student rotations in ultrasound.
3. Provide basic didactic materials for medical students, residents and fellows.
4. Provide educational ultrasound lectures at a national and international meetings, as well as other public venues external to UW.
5. Work with the School of Diagnostic Sonography at UW by providing didactic lectures, consulting on curriculum design and being available as a general ultrasound physics resource.
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.
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Education:
Required
PhD in medical physics or related field, with expertise in ultrasound physics.
Qualifications:
- Certificate by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) is encouraged
- A track record of ultrasound-based basic or translational research and a track record of ultrasound physics education are assets.
In addition, excellent communication skills are required for interacting with a variety of ultrasound users including technologists, radiologists, residents, fellows, and researchers.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 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 01, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate new technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.
The Community: Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2021), #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020), #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com 2020), and #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019).
Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, and Lands End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
The city has a dedicated athletics fan base which largely centers around the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison is home to Forward Madison FC, the first professional soccer team in the city, as well as the Madison Mallards, a college wood-bat summer baseball league team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Reebok CrossFit Games, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.
How to Apply:
To ensure full consideration, please apply by March 3, 2024 however, this position will remain open, and applicants may be considered until the position is filled. Your application must be received through the UW Jobs portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications received outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button to be routed to the UW Jobs Application System to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter describing your qualifications and experience
- References. Please provide the contact information for three (3) professional references, including your current/ most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal fees.
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Contact:
Melissa Kuester
mkuester@uwhealth.org
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
288192-FA
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