Asst, Associate, or Full Professor in Age Related Macular Degeneration Research

University of Wisconsin Madison
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Job Summary: The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking a faculty researcher specializing in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) research to fill an endowed position in the McPherson Eye Research Institute. The candidate will have an independent extramurally funded research program and must devote at least 50% effort to AMD research. The candidate will also teach trainees at all levels, and participate in service activities across the University, School, and Department. Candidates with MD/PhD or MD degrees may have practice opportunities as long as 50% or more of their effort is devoted to extramurally funded AMD research. *Earliest start date Fall 2024 but can be flexible based on situation. Responsibilities: 1. Research: The candidate is expected to have an independent, extramurally funded, basic and/or translational research program in AMD using innovative cellular, molecular, biochemical, genetic, and/or engineering-based approaches. At least 50% of their time must be devoted to AMD research. 2. Education: Teaching responsibilities may include providing training to all levels of trainees including graduate students, post-doctoral research fellows, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and undergraduate students. 3. Service: Participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly mission of the University and School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential component of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with colleagues. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree PhD, MD/PhD, or MD required at time of application. Qualifications: -Current standing as Tenure/Tenure Track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with established track record of federal funding required. -Extramurally funded research program required. -Wisconsin Medical License required to practice Ophthalmology -Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology required to practice Ophthalmology Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: JULY 1, 2025 Salary: 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/). Additional Information: University sponsorship is not available for this position. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants. How to Apply: The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 1, 2025, 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. Three professional letters of recommendation will be requested as the recruitment progresses. 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/ Contact: Beth Reuter ejreuter@wisc.edu 608-263-3680 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/GEN Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 295250-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.