Radiation Calibration Specialist

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Radiation Dosimetry Engineer

Job Summary:

The Department of Medical Physics is seeking a Radiation
Calibration Specialist to provide brachytherapy well-chamber and
source calibrations and uphold the highest standards of
radiological safety. This role will also oversee the calibrations
of survey meters, and assist with managing the lifecycle of both
sealed and unsealed radioactive sources. Beyond routine operations,
the Radiation Calibration Specialist will contribute to research
aimed at building a world-class, activity-based calibration
laboratory.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a
designated campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Calibration of well chambers and radioactive sources

• Consults with department personnel on proper protocol for
maintaining laboratory compliance with accrediting
organizations

• Provides instruction and technical support on newly developed
and existing measurement instrumentation in various
environments

• Radiation and Laboratory safety

• Contributes to the development of radiation dosimetry research
through presentations for internal and external audiences

• Facilitates cooperative research group(s) to improve current
and develop new highly sensitive ionizing radiation measurement
instrumentation

• Designs, implements, and executes research plans for improving
clinical ionizing radiation metrology instrumentation

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medical
Physics, Calibration Laboratory

Medical physics was established as a specialty focus within the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health,
creating the first and only basic science Department of Medical
Physics of its kind in the country. Faculty within the department
have a scholarly focus on discoveries and inventions in imaging and
therapy systems, that lead to scientific translation into clinical
trials or to industrial translation to create products through
collaboration or via new venture entrepreneurship. Medical physics
is led by 30 core faculty with 45 affiliate and 14 emeritus faculty
members, with many having joint appointments in clinical
departments such as Radiology and Human (Radiation) Oncology.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $74,154 annually but is
negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

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.

SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in experimental laboratory research, with knowledge
of ionizing radiation physics

• Experience in radiation laboratory environment, including
working with radiation sources and calibration equipment

• Familiarity utilizing liquid radioactive solutions

• Experience with general laboratory safety regulations and
procedures

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required.

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Contact Information:

Gabby Fisk, gfisk@wisc.edu

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