Are you passionate about advancing our understanding of the female reproductive tract and pioneering innovative treatments for gynecologic and obstetric diseases? We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a tenure-track faculty member.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a groundbreaking research program focusing on both benign and malignant disorders of the female reproductive system. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in conditions such as preeclampsia, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer, and other gynecologic malignancies.

You will leverage cutting-edge primate and mammalian models to explore fundamental biological processes, using this knowledge to develop transformative approaches for early detection, treatment, and clinical management. Your work will contribute to a world-renowned, extramurally funded translational research program, elevating the field and improving patient outcomes globally.

This position offers the chance to collaborate with a vibrant community of researchers and clinicians while utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to make a lasting impact on women's health. If you are ready to push the boundaries of science and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of a mission to change lives through research and discovery. Join us today.

Research Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to develop a research program that focuses on benign as well as malignant disorders of the female reproductive tract. Candidates with expertise and research interests in disorders such as preeclampsia, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer and other gynecologic malignancies are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who are using innovative primate and other mammalian models to understand basic biological processes of the female reproductive tract and are using the knowledge to develop approaches for the treatment and clinical management of reproductive tract disorders. The tenure-track faculty member will use new cutting-edge models and technologies to develop deep understanding of diseases of the female reproductive tract that will lead to novel methods for early detection and effective treatment of gynecologic and obstetric diseases. The candidate will develop a world-renowned extramurally funded translational research program.

Teaching Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral (MD and or PhD) Fellows. Experience in training of Residents and Clinical Fellows in research will be considered an advantage. The incumbent will also share responsibility to teach graduate level courses in fields related to endocrinology and reproductive physiology.

The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The chosen 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.

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Required
Terminal Degree
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in life sciences with emphasis in oncology research and/or reproductive sciences.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a postdoctoral fellow working in the field of biomolecular physiology, together with first-hand experience in developing and submitting grants to the NIH and other funding agencies. Candidates who have already secured extramural funding and have developed a strong history of publications in peer-reviewed journals will be preferred.

Candidates for Associate Professor (Tenure) or Professor (Tenure) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Tenure track.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

FEBRUARY 01, 2025

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

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This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Kirsten Gragg
kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OB-GYN/OB-GYN

Faculty

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