Vice Chair of Research - Department of Radiology (Tenure Track)

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a visionary and dynamic physician-scientist to serve as the Vice Chair of Research, as part of an academic career within the Department of Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on the Tenure Track.

The successful applicant will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in imaging research with a track-record of successfully obtaining extramural funding at the NIH level or equivalent. They will also possess a strong background in research strategy, research mentorship and professional development, and research administration.

The successful candidate will perform research as part of their duties as the Vice Chair of Research in addition to serving in a clinical capacity for the Department of Radiology. The clinical area will be determined by the successful applicant's sub-specialty expertise and interests in Radiology.

The Vice Chair of Research will work closely with additional Department of Radiology leaders, including the Department of Radiology Chair, to lead a strong research culture conducive to successful academic productivity and extramural grant funding.

The Vice Chair of Research will join the Department of Radiology and will have clinical, research and teaching responsibilities as described below; however, research responsibilities are expected to be the candidate's primary area of focus and effort.

Research and Research Administration responsibilities:
1. As principal investigator, build and lead a cutting-edge extramurally funded research program in the imaging sciences, including trainees and collaborators across the University of Wisconsin (UW) campus.
2. Oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the research enterprise within the Department of Radiology.
3. Work with Department and institutional leadership to foster and grow the research footprint of imaging-based research across the UW campus, particularly the Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Engineering, and collaborative enterprises.
4. Develop and support informal and formal mentoring opportunities for trainees and junior faculty in the area of imaging-based research with the goal of developing the next generation of imaging researchers.
5. Foster existing and develop new collaborative relationships with key industrial partners.
6. Create and support a strong culture of academic excellence, with a goal of academic impact, productivity, and extramural funding.

Clinical responsibilities:
1. Provide clinical care within their section(s) of sub-specialty expertise.
2. Interpret and report imaging studies and/or image-guided procedures depending on the sub-specialty section(s) of clinical expertise.

Teaching responsibilities:
1. Participate in the teaching efforts of their section and the Department of Radiology Department. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, conferences, and clinical assignments, as well as daily training of residents, fellows, and medical students.
2. Support education opportunities in research career development for trainees and faculty.

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

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or equivalent

Preferred
PhD or equivalent

Completion of Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program: Required by Start Date

Fellowship training in radiology sub-specialty: Required by Start Date

Minimum of 5 years of experience with research, grant funding which supports strong research background: Preferred

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
WI Medical License, or eligible by the start date.

Required
ABR - Certified or board eligible by American Board of Radiology
Board certified or Board eligible in American Board of Radiology by start date.

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, 2025

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change, accountable for outcomes, and attentive to the needs of underserved populations. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve peoples lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate new technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

The Community: Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2021 and 2022), #1 Best State Capital to Live In (SmartAsset, 2021), #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (SmartAsset, 2020), #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020), #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (2020), #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019), and #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019), #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020), #2 Happiest Cities (Mens Health, 2020, #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020), #2 Most Caring Cities (WalletHub, 2019), and #2 Most Walkable Cities (Expedia, 2018)), #3 Best Places to Live for Quality of Life (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2024) and #3 Best College Towns (Best College Reviews, 2022), #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020), #4 Greenest City in the US (Zippia, 2020), #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020) and #11 Most Beautiful Cities (Forbes, 2022) and #113 Americas Best Large Employer (Forbes, 2024)

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Sub-Zero, and Lands End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the states biohealth industry. Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich with cultural offerings in the arts.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 17, 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 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 Jobs Application System to submit the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
- References. Please provide a list of three (3) professional references, including your current/ most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior consent.

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 then every four years.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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/

Melissa Kuester
mkuester@uwhealth.org
608-263-6996
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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