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Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin is seeking excellent candidates for a tenure track position through the RISE-THRIVE ( T ransforming H ealthspan through R esearch I nno V ation and E ducation) initiative, which focuses on immunology and healthspan research.
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative addresses significant, complex challenges of importance to Wisconsin and the world. SMPH plays a significant role, as RISE-THRIVE harnesses and grows the university’s reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research — translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for people in Wisconsin and around the world.
The effort focuses on strengthening UW–Madison’s investments and leadership in two distinct yet complementary areas: the science of immunology and the study of healthspan, or the number of years a person is not only alive but healthy.
The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) seeks to recruit outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position who demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research, excellence in teaching, and professional service. The successful candidate will possess the ability to translate basic science discoveries into clinical practice. This individual will be expected to actively engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives across departments, schools, and colleges.
Opportunities for joint appointments within other departments and schools at the University of Wisconsin may be available, depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests.
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: Approaches to cancer prevention •Approaches to improve transplant outcomes •Prevention of neurodegeneration
Key Job Responsibilities:
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.
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).
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.
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.
If a physician-scientist, provide patient clinical care, which might include direct patient care at UW Health locations.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health
As the nation’s first combined school of medicine and public health, we invest in faculty who share our passion for working together to advance health and health equity through education, service and research. We are dedicated to the Wisconsin Idea , the principle that our work should benefit the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond.
As a research powerhouse within one of the nation’s leading research institutions, we foster a culture of innovation and inquiry. Our faculty benefit from access to state-of-the-art shared resources , equipment and facilities; a sophisticated computational, data, and informatics infrastructure; extensive high-quality datasets; and a comprehensive network of research support services .
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.
Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together.
The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.
Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/
Information regarding the SMPH-specific RISE Faculty Hiring Initiative can be found at: https://go.wisc.edu/smphrise
SMPH RISE-THRIVE
Compensation
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12-month
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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The deadline for full consideration is April 15, 2026
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