Required Qualifications:
WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics by the start date of the position.
Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics by the start date of the position.
Completion of a US ACMGE-approved pediatric residency and accredited fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is required by the start date of the position.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.
The successful candidate will have academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Tenure Track rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
The research focus of the faculty member should fall within focus areas:
- Tumor immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and cell therapy in oncology
- Transplant Immunology
- Regenerative medicine
- Neuroinflammation
- Neuroimmunology
- Healthspan Research: a pproaches to cancer prevention, approaches to improve transplant outcomes, or prevention of neurodegeneration
Experience teaching and mentoring learners.
Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national/international meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of success in leading, developing, or participating in an extramurally funded research program is expected
- Education: MD, or MD and PhD, or equivalent is required by start date of appointment in immunology, oncology, biological sciences, neurosciences, imaging sciences or a related field.
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Cover Letter Containing:
Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Pediatrics as a Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Cellular Therapy Physician Scientist
Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Cellular Therapies.
Statement of research describing current and future directions. It should also include a brief description of your teaching philosophy.
CV
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
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.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position .
Contact Information:
Leigh Fredericks, leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu , 608-263-7735
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