Assistant Professor

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for an entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in developmental, stem cell, and regenerative biology disciplines, aligning with the department's multi-year growth plan in this area. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program that complements the department's existing strengths and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities also include teaching and contributing to professional, public, and university service to support the scholarly and clinical missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. Collaboration with other faculty members is an essential component of this role. We welcome applicants with expertise in developmental and cell biology, quantitative biology, imaging, stem cell biology, mechanisms of tissue regeneration, signaling, or mechanobiology, especially those utilizing computational or AI-driven approaches. The evaluation of applications will be based on the quality and independence of the research program, alignment with departmental focus areas, and potential for future impact. Competitive candidates will be invited for a videoconference interview, followed by an in-person interview for highly rated candidates whose programs align well with departmental priorities. This position requires the work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.

Requirements

2-3 years of postdoctoral training in a relevant biomedical field is required by the start date of the position
Record of peer-reviewed publications
Ph.D., MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field is required.
Cover Letter required
CV required
Statement of research (not to exceed 3-pages) required
Statement of teaching interests (not to exceed 1-page) required
3 letters of recommendation required

Responsibilities

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. (~5% effort)
Develop a vigorous and internationally recognized research program, 75-80% effort will be expected on research; earning and maintain extramural funding is expected.
Teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate and medical students within the field of Cell and Regenerative Biology (~10-15% effort)