Cancer Radiation Biologist

Assistant Professor

The Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a cancer research specialist at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level to establish laboratory research programs in cancer biology and/or radiation biology. The desired candidate will hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and have research interests broadly related to the biology of cancer.

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 and others. In addition to research and teaching activities, this candidate will also participate in graduate student and postdoctoral training. Clinical practice opportunities also exist for candidates with interest and with the appropriate background.

The Department of Human Oncology is an interdisciplinary department of the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin, with missions of teaching, research and radiation oncology-related practice directed toward the detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human malignant diseases. The DHO is a "bridging" department that fosters excellence in basic, translational and clinical research, housing basic scientists, physicians, physician-scientists and physicists.

DHO faculty members are also members of the University of Wisconsin Paul P Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service.

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:

• 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

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 July 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:
Kirsten Gragg, kgragg,

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