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The Department of Comparative Biosciences (CBS) in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin- Madison invites applications for a research tenure-track faculty position. The research programs of our faculty are funded by NIH, NSF, and other organizations and span complementary biomedical disciplines including muscle, reproduction, developmental and cancer biology, neuroscience, physiology, and epigenetics. Candidates working at any level of biological organization from molecular to organismal would fit our comparative biology research mission.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential to develop an outstanding and extramurally funded research program that complements existing strengths of the department. The School of Veterinary Medicine is integrated with the broad and deep biomedical science research community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where collaboration is celebrated.

The candidate will contribute to teaching foundational science in the veterinary medical student curriculum. The School of Veterinary Medicine makes a strong 12-month salary commitment to its faculty.

Appointment will consist of approximately 75% research, 20% teaching and 5% academic service.

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Minimum of two years of PhD postdoctoral experience are required.

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Full Time: 100%

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

Ongoing/Renewable

JULY 01, 2023

Minimum Salary: $115,000, Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Based on experience and qualifications

The Department of Comparative Biosciences (CBS) faculty are congenial, team oriented and are excited about the prospects working at any level of biological organization from molecular to organismal would fit our comparative biology research mission at UW-Madison in collaboration with the diverse talents and ideas of new faculty members.

UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhance the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.

SVM is in the midst of construction of a new facility that will improve instruction space for students, double the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhance the large animal hospital, expand labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases, and increase and modernize infectious disease research space. Completion of the addition is projected for 2023.

UW-Madison campus provides an excellent environment which encourages research. The School of Medicine and Public Health and the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research are within walking distance. Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work and play. Please see the following link for more information: https://madisonbiz.com/

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply Online" to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, a 2-3 page research statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Please submit three letters of reference to cbs_admin@vetmed.wisc.edu by the assured consideration date of August 1, 2022. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Nancy Parkinson at nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu  For questions regarding the position and its responsibilities, please contact Jyoti Watters or Tracy Baker at cbs_admin@vetmed.wisc.edu 

Nancy Parkinson
nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu
608-263-1158
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Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A874100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/COMPARATIVE BIOSCIENCES

Faculty

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