AI + CT Physicist Faculty - Asst Prof, Assoc Prof, Professor (Tenure)

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking a candidate with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and computed tomography (CT) physics to fill a Tenure Track faculty position. This candidate will be expected to conduct independent, grant-funded medical imaging research and also provide technical support to the clinical. The successful candidate also will be expected to participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical, research, and scholarly missions of UW Health (the hospital and clinics) and the School of Medicine and Public Health (the university).

Responsibilities:

60% Conduct independent, grant-funded research in developing, implementing, and validating X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the areas of workflow, image prescription, data acquisition, image reconstruction, image processing or analysis, computer-aided diagnosis, data-science-based interpretation and analysis of data from a multitude of sources, or other similar areas.
1. Apply for, and obtain, extramural funding to support research projects focusing on radiologic applications of AI, with an emphasis on X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applications.
2. Collaborate with other UW faculty and scientists in the Departments of Radiology, and investigators in departments and schools across campus, and industrial partners in developing X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applicationsof AI.
3. Attend scientific conferences and meetings to present scientific research results, moderate sessions, participate on committees and in working groups, etc.
4. Write and submit manuscripts to professional journals describing results of research projects.
5. Mentor and conduct research with graduate students, post-docs, and scientists.
6. Build research collaborations with cross-campus collaborators.

30% Collaborate with clinical and basic science colleagues participating in developing, implementing, or validating X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applications, including supporting the CT imaging programs of the UW Health clinics, and associated outreach hospitals and clinics.
1. Be a local expert for colleagues in the Department of Radiology seeking guidance regarding developing, implementing, or evaluating X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applications.
2. Work with the Director of Imaging Informatics in assessing and addressing the computational and other resource needs of the Department of Radiology.
3. Work with others in establishing and overseeing successful collaborations with industrial partners including GE Healthcare, Change Healthcare, HealthMyne, EPIC, Canon and others.
4. Work with others in establishing policies for data sharing and addressing challenges that arise in this new era of AI.
5. Work with others in writing instrumentation or other grants to support the AI X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT needs of the department.
6. Work with others in developing CT imaging protocols to optimize image quality and dose utilization for clinical and translational research purposes.
7. Participate in the development of policies related to CT scanning for clinicians and researchers.
8. Answer questions related to CT patient dose.
9. Educate clinicians on the effective use of new X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT acquisition and reconstruction applications and features.
10. Assist in addressing additional X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT clinical support or research support needs, as directed by the Chief of Imaging Sciences.

10% Teaching
1. Develop a graduate course focusing on teaching aspects of X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT imaging, including AI applications.
2. Teach faculty, scientists, fellows, residents, and graduate students the principles of X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT imaging by presenting departmental lectures and providing mentoring as needed.
3. Organize and participate in boot camps and workshops to teach the principles of X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT imaging applications of AI.
4. Participate in teaching X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT imaging or AI modules in other courses as needed.
5. Participate in educational lectures at international conferences.

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely-related field

Qualifications:

The candidate must have at least 5 years of post-PhD experience in Medical Physics or a related field and experience in developing and applying Artificial Intelligence-based applications to medical imaging, with an emphasis on X-ray, CT, and cone-beam CT applications. Excellent communication skills are needed for interacting with a variety of personnel including technologists, radiologists, residents, fellows, and researchers. Experience in submitting grant applications to funding agencies such as NIH is preferred

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:

SEPTEMBER 01, 2022