Opportunity Details

Department of Radiation Oncology

Rad Onc - Clinical Divisions

Associate Professor

Chief, Gynecologic Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is seeking a visionary and vibrant leader to serve as the Chief of Gynecologic Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy. This is a pivotal leadership role with one of the nation’s premier NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.

As Chief, you will inherit a robust clinical service and shape the future of Gyn Oncology and Brachytherapy both locally and worldwide. With our renowned reputation for technical, clinical, and operational excellence, you will lead a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of the highest quality clinical care and ground-breaking translational research.

An Unrivaled Environment:

Our department is a global leader in advanced radiation therapy. As Chief, you will have access to over 20 treatment machines with technology designed for the most complex Gyn cases, including:

  • The World’s First MRIdian (MRI-guided) Suite for real-time adaptive Gyn treatments.
  • Varian Ethos with Hypersight for daily online adaptive radiotherapy.
  • Dual Brachytherapy Procedure and Treatment Suites equipped for complex interstitial and MRI-guided applications.

Our Mission: Clinical, Educational, and Research Excellence

Beyond clinical excellence, as Chief, you will oversee the Gyn Oncology educational curriculum for our top-ranked residency program and serve as the primary investigator or mentor for a robust portfolio of clinical trials. WashU offers a highly collaborative environment where clinical physicians and physician-scientists work to define the next generation of cancer care.


 

  • Medical Degree: MD or MD/PhD with Board Certification in Radiation Oncology.
  • Technical Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in advanced Gyn procedures, specifically interstitial and intracavitary HDR brachytherapy and MRI-guided planning. Experience with adaptive radiotherapy is highly preferred.
  • Leadership Track Record: Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team or a significant desire and aptitude to move into a formal Gyn Chief role.
  • Academic Productivity: A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and experience in clinical trial design and accrual. We are looking for a candidate who can maintain our department’s standing as a leader in NRG and industry-sponsored trials.
  • Collaborative Spirit: In alignment with our departmental core values, the successful candidate must demonstrate a history of high integrity and positive collaboration with all multidisciplinary stakeholders.

 

Sana Karam

[email protected]

5/1/2026

No end date

5/1/2026

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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