
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Cancer Radiation Biologist | On, Wisconsin - Advance Your Career Forward at UW-Madison
Madison, WI
Key Job Responsibilities:
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Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
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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
Required Qualifications:
- For participation in clinical duties, applicants must have or be able to obtain medical licensure in Wisconsin without restriction
- research interests broadly related to the biology of cancer
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred experience in Oncology focus areas may include: radiation biology, cell signaling, genetics, DNA damage and repair, angiogenesis, cancer therapeutics, cellular and molecular response to cancer therapy, stem cell biology, molecular prognostic markers, cell cycle control, stress response, tumor immunology, theranostics, effects of the microbiome and others.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the UW Divisional Committee guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the tenure track.
Education:
- MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree
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 leaders—including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals—while 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.
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.
About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the School of Medicine and Public Health continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs.From creating academic programs targeting health professional shortage areas to becoming the nation's first school to integrate medicine and public health, the University of Wisconsin consistently strives to be on the forefront of health care innovation through service, science, scholarship and social responsibility. See why we're consistently recognized as an international leader in education, research and service.
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Compensation Details
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
Posted May 5, 2026