JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a faculty position in the tenure track (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). Scientists with a research program focused on the biology of aging and extending the healthspan are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to aging-related research in the following areas:

• Immunology
• Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
• The role of Nutrition/microbiome in maintaining immune homeostasis
• Neuroscience and Neuroinflammatory mechanisms
• Immuno-Oncology
• Metabolism and Metabolic Disorders
• Senescence Modulation Therapies

We aim to build upon and expand existing strengths within the School of Veterinary Medicine and foster collaborative research across UW-Madison within a campus-wide hiring initiative: Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly (RISE)-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through Research, InnoVation, and Education) initiative. RISE-THRIVE is set to harness and grow 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 Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded and nationally recognized research program. Competitive candidates should leverage new and existing strengths within the UW-Madison to make basic or translational science discoveries using novel approaches to increase healthspan in humans and animals. This may include programs that advance knowledge in therapeutics, precision medicine, biomarkers, animal modeling, -omics, topics related to OneHealth, the microbiome in health and disease, nutrition and healthy aging, behavior, and cognition.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-tier institution with an international reputation for basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research. UW-Madison ranks in the top 6 among U.S. universities in overall research funding, surpassing $1.5 billion in annual research expenditures. There are excellent opportunities for the new faculty member to benefit from existing SVM and campus strengths in One Health, infectious disease, microbiome, neuroscience, stem cell biology, cancer, nutrition/metabolism and agricultural and food research. Other SVM and campus-wide resources and facilities include the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Institute on Aging, Center for Aging Research and Education, Community-Academic Aging Research Network, Center for Demography of Health and Aging, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Waisman Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Center for High-throughput Computing, Data Science Institute, and UW Extension Services. Substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist across the School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies, and School of Computer Data & Information Sciences.
The campus embraces a culture of collaboration, collegiality and inclusion, and the exceptionally high quality of life offered by Madison, Wisconsin provides an outstanding environment in which to pursue an academic career.
The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is a top-ranked veterinary school with exceptional strengths in foundational and translational research in a variety of disciplines. The School of Veterinary Medicine is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, nurses, interns, residents, and other faculty specialists working together to provide excellent veterinary medical care.

EDUCATION:

Required
PhD, DVM, or MD in related area of study

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of postdoctoral experience with demonstrated research excellence and strong potential for extramural funding is required.
Individuals with a degree in veterinary medicine or equivalent are particularly encouraged to apply.

The candidate will participate in the School of Veterinary Medicine’s research, teaching, and service programs. Specifically, they will be expected to conduct collaborative extramurally funded research in an area related to healthy aging and extending healthspan. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to make significant contributions to the veterinary curriculum and to mentor graduate students and/or postdoctoral trainees. Participation in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges will be expected. Participation in departmental and university service and a commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive academic environment are expected . The approximate distribution of effort will be 70% research, 20% teaching, 10% academic service.