Job Summary:
The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic physician-scientist to help build a research program focused on advanced imaging diagnosis and therapy in cancer biology, including the areas of integrated diagnostics and/ or theranostics. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with several departments and institutional leaders in the areas of research, clinical and education as part of an academic career within the Department of Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track. The clinical area will be determined by the successful applicant's sub-specialty expertise and interests in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
As a public employee, the hired faculty member will participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes pension benefits and malpractice insurance. This position also comes with a competitive salary and generous vacation and paid-time off benefits.
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will join the Department of Radiology and will have clinical, research and teaching responsibilities as described below.
The successful applicant will have a strong background in advanced oncologic imaging diagnosis and therapy, including the areas of integrated diagnostics and /or theranostics. The successful applicant will be positioned to build and direct a research program in integrated cancer diagnosis and therapy within the Department of Radiology. The applicant will work closely with the Department of Radiology leadership and other UW physician-scientists from various departments including radiology, medial physics, pathology, radiation oncology, and oncology for the development and translation of advanced technologies into clinical practice.
This position will also have teaching and clinical responsibilities in the Department of Radiology. The clinical area will be determined by the successful applicant's sub-specialty expertise and interests in Radiology.
Clinical Responsibilities:
1. The candidate will join a section(s) related to their area of sub-specialty expertise.
2. Interpretation and reporting of imaging studies and / or image-guided procedures dependent of the sub-specialty section determined.
Research:
1. Create and grow an active research program in cancer diagnosis and/or theranostics to facilitate and support translation of advanced technologies into clinical practice.
2. Develop an extramurally funded (industry and/or federal) research program.
3. Train and mentor graduate students and other learners working in their research program.
Teaching:
1. Develop a curriculum for resident, fellow, and/or graduate student education in oncological advanced imaging diagnosis and/or theranostics
2. Participation in the teaching, research, and administrative efforts of the Section and Department are expected. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures and conferences as well as daily training of residents, fellows, and medical students.
3. Departmental teaching assignments include medical students, residents, and fellows, both in lecture format and on clinical assignments.
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.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD/ DO or equivalent by start date
Required
PhD in Cancer Biology or other closely related field of science by the start date
Qualifications:
Completion of Diagnostic Radiology Residency: Required by the start date.
Completion of Fellowship program in breast imaging, nuclear medicine/ radiology, or sub-specialty: Required by the start date.
License/Certification:
Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
WI Medical License, or eligible for by the start date
Required
ABR - Certified or board eligible by American Board of Radiology
Board certified or Board eligible in American Board of Radiology and/ or ABNM (American Board of Nuclear Medicine) by start date
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:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JULY 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate new technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.
The Community: Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2021 and 2022), #1 Best State Capital to Live In (SmartAsset, 2021), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com 2020), #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019), and #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020), #2 Happiest Cities (Men's Health, 2020, #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #2 Most Caring Cities (WalletHub, 2019), and #2 Most Walkable Cities (Expedia, 2018)), #3 Best Places to Live for Quality of Life (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2024) and #3 Best College Towns (Best College Reviews, 2022), #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020) and #11 Most Beautiful Cities (Forbes, 2022) and #113 America's Best Large Employer (Forbes, 2024)
Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Sub-Zero, and Land's End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the state's biohealth industry. Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health.
Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 11, 2025, however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
- References. Please provide a list of three (3) references, including your current/ most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Melissa Kuester
mkuester@uwhealth.org
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
307888-FA
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