Veterinary Clinican Scientist Faculty: Aging and Healthspan

Job category:

Faculty

Employment type:

Regular

Job profile:

Professor

Job duties:

The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track

faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). We are seeking a veterinary clinician-scientist with an active or

planned foundational or translational research program focused on aging and extending healthspan. Candidates with expertise

in a broad range of clinical and/or research areas related to healthspan are encouraged to apply.

We aim to build upon and expand existing strengths within the School of Veterinary Medicine and foster collaborative

research across UW-Madison through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly (RISE)-THRIVE (Transforming

Healthspan through Research, InnoVation, and Education) initiative (https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-thrive/). RISE-THRIVE is a

campus-wide hiring initiative designed 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 a strong and collaborative research program. Competitive

candidates will leverage existing strengths within the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and more broadly within

the UW-Madison campus community. The candidate will strive to make basic or clinical science discoveries that transform

both animal and human health, prioritizing novel approaches to increase healthspan in humans and companion animals. This

may include programs that advance knowledge in therapeutics, clinical-translational diagnostics, precision medicine,

biomarkers, animal modeling, topics related to OneHealth, the microbiome in health and disease, immunology, nutrition and

healthy aging, behavior, cognition, or the human-animal bond. Candidates with research program emphases outside of these

areas are encouraged to apply, and provide explanation as to how their current or proposed research program aligns with the

RISE-THRIVE initiatives.

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 $1.6

billion in annual research expenditures. There are excellent opportunities for the new faculty member to benefit from existing

SVM and campus strengths in the comparative biomedical sciences, One Health, infectious disease and immunology, and

agricultural and food research. There is an established and collaborative body of SVM researchers studying the mechanisms,

clinical progression, risk factors, and biomarkers associated with sensory and cognitive aging in companion animals. Other

SVM and campus-wide resources and facilities include the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, 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

clinical/translational research in disciplines including infectious disease and immunology, oncology, orthopedics, diagnostic

imaging, neuroscience, internal medicine, regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, developmental biology, and

comparative ophthalmology. The School of Veterinary Medicine is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students,

veterinary nurses, interns, residents, and other faculty specialists working together to provide excellent veterinary medical

care. In addition to developing a strong extramurally funded research program, the successful candidate is expected to make

significant contributions to the veterinary curriculum and to mentor graduate students. The candidate will teach the next generation of veterinary practitioners in a new competency-based veterinary curriculum. Participation in departmental and

university service and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment are expected. Candidates are

likewise encouraged to make contributions to patient care and diagnostic medicine mission of the Veterinary Medical

Teaching Hospital and School of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will participate in the School of Veterinary Medicine's research, patient care/diagnostic, 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; teach veterinary medical or other graduate students in relevant disciplines; train

graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide academic service to the Department, School of Veterinary Medicine,

and University. The School will support candidates who would like to provide clinical or diagnostics medical service.

The approximate distribution of effort will be:

50-70% research,

10-20% teaching,

0-20% patient care/diagnostic medicine,

10% academic service

Individuals with NIH K awards will commit 75% research effort during the award period.

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 Universit'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/

Key job responsibilities:

Department:

Compensation:

Required qualifications:

Terminal Degree

DVM-Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree by start date.

Preferred qualifications:

Education:

Terminal Degree

DVM-Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree by start date.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, submit your application online at jobs.wisc.edu. Click "Apply Online" to begin the application

process. You will be required to upload the following documents: 1) a 1-2-page cover letter outlining your veterinary clinical

expertise and research plan; 2) a 1-page statement of your teaching and mentoring philosophy; and 3) a detailed curriculum

vitae. Additionally, please provide the names and email addresses of three references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For specific questions regarding this position, please contact the

Search Committee Chairs: Dr. M. Suresh (suresh.marulasiddappa@wisc.edu) or Dr. Freya Mowat (mowat@wisc.edu).

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