Bentson Fellowship

Job Summary:

The Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for the Bentson Fellowship (translational laboratory research training) in Radiation Oncology to commence in the Summer of 2023.

The Department of Human Oncology (DHO) is an interdisciplinary department within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health with missions of clinical service, research and education. The DHO fosters excellence in state-of­ the-art cancer treatment, teaching as well as basic, translational and clinical research.

The fellowship will emphasize Radiation Oncology translational research at the level of 80-90% commitment. In addition, Bentson fellows will have the opportunity to pursue effort focused on clinical activities including clinical and procedural practice and the design and execution of clinical trials that relate to radiation oncology.

Candidates will have a strong interest in academic medicine and demonstrate a commitment to translational cancer research in radiation oncology. Candidates with particular talent and productivity in writing original material (research manuscripts and protocols) are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for translational research in the DHO are very strong and extend to collaboration with other Departments across the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Bentson Fellows will be appointed as Clinical Instructors (or Researchers) in the Department of Human Oncology within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.

• 40% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 5% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• 10% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• 20% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
• 25% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

Tasks:

• Performance of cancer research studies in the laboratory setting.
• Development of new laboratory assays, model systems, and techniques for cancer research.
• Design and write clinical treatment protocols, IRB applications, investigator-initiated trial proposals (IITs), and/or FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) applications.
• Evaluation and design of treatment strategies for cancer patients.
• Clinical data evaluation and analysis of results from cancer patient treatments.
• Participation in Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards and Oncology Grand Rounds.
• Participation in cancer research seminar series and lab meetings.
• Formal coursework in Research Ethics, Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, Leadership, Lab Management, Clinical Trial and Research Design.
• Participation in Scientific Writing and Grant Writing Workshops.
• Design and writing of grant applications for cancer research funding including NIH K awards and other early career transition awards.
• Participation in teaching of undergraduate, medical, or graduate students and/or participation in workshops to improve teaching skills.

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
Candidates must have completed their Ph.D.

Qualifications:

No additional work experience needed.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding