Neuropathologist Physician Scientist

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is recruiting for an academic neuropathologist on the tenure track. The candidate will be appointed in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine with 5/8ths funding available from the William S. Middleton Veteran's Administration Hospital (VA). Candidates must be board certified in anatomic pathology or AP/CP as well as board eligible in neuropathology and qualified for unrestricted licensure for the practice of medicine in Wisconsin.

Candidates will possess a record of scholarly achievement in the field of neurodegenerative disorders appropriate to the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (tenure track). The University of Wisconsin Medical Center is a tertiary care center with state of the art neuro-imaging, neurology and neurological surgery programs. The successful applicant will be expected to continue or develop a research program commensurate with a tenure track appointment in the area of neurodegenerative diseases, preferably in the area of neurobiology of Alzheimer's disease, and to mentor graduate students. The successful applicant will possess neuropathology clinical expertise in surgical pathology as well as autopsy pathology, contribute actively to the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students, mentor trainees, participate in continuing medical education programs and engage in scholarly research. Graduate student training opportunities are available in the department Cellular & Molecular Pathology program and the neuroscience training program. Due to the VA appointment, the successful candidate will be eligible for VA merit review grant funding. The successful candidate will dedicate significant effort to the NIA-funded Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and will lead the ADRC Neuropathology Core which provides numerous opportunities for collaboration. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. University and community service is expected as appropriate.

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:

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, MD/PhD, or DO

Qualifications:

Must be board certified in anatomic pathology or AP/CP as well as neuropathology board eligible or certified.

License/Certification:

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Eligible for unrestricted State of Wisconsin medical license.