Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Immunology Healthspan

Key Job Responsibilities:

• As part of the University of Wisconsin RISE-THRIVE initiative, the successful candidate will commit to scholarly research, teaching, and professional service at the tenure-track level. The successful candidate will advance the mission of SMPH.

• Participate in the teaching efforts of a SMPH Department. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, conferences, and daily training of residents, fellows, and medical students (if on clinical service).

• If a physician-scientist, provide patient clinical care, which might include direct patient care at UW Health locations.

• Conduct innovative research. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, and researchers from multiple schools and colleges on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to integrate knowledge into clinical practice to improve the quality and quantity of life for patients. Apply for research grants and funding opportunities to support ongoing projects and innovative research initiatives. Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges. Disseminate research findings through scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences and presentations. Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations while conducting research involving human subjects and animal models.

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative research and education efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering a collaborative and learning oriented environment. Serve on research mentor committees as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Researcher in one of the following areas:

• Tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and cell therapy in oncology
• Transplant Immunology or Regenerative medicine
• Neuroinflammation or Neuroimmunology
• Healthspan Research: Approaches to cancer prevention, Approaches to improve transplant outcomes, Prevention of neurodegeneration

Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national/international meetings

Experience with teaching and mentoring learners.

WI medical license is required by start date of position, if a physician performing clinical work

The successful candidate will have academic credentials sufficient for appointment on the Tenure Track

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Required MD, MD and PhD, or PhD or equivalent by start date of appointment in immunology, oncology, biological sciences, neurosciences, imaging sciences or a related field.

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