The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

Grow their already established clinical and/or translational research program to complement the department's strength in gynecologic cancer research.

Develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies against the major malignant pathologies of the female reproductive tract.

Work with colleagues and programs both inside and outside the Dept of Ob/Gyn to secure extramural funds to maintain a robust research program.

Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral (MD and or PhD) Fellows.

Participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

• 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 every four years.
  
  
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles; Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities:

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Since we began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer .

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three years' experience as a post-doctoral fellow/researcher working in the field of biomolecular physiology, biochemistry, immunology, bioinformatics, or related field.
  
  
• Firsthand grant application experience and a strong publication record, appropriate to stage of career.
  
  
• Completion of a four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  
  
• Completion of three- or four-year approved/accredited fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology.
  
  
• Laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic oncology experience.
  
  
• Eligible for Wisconsin medical license.
  
  
• Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  
  
• Board certified or eligible in Gynecologic Oncology.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than 3 years of experience at the post-doctoral level; training in didactic education.
  
  
• Experience in developing an independent research project.
  
  
• Experience researching gynecologic malignancies.
  
  
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
  
  
• Experience in gaining external NIH funding.
  
  
• Completion of at least 3 years or equivalent of biomedical cancer research.
  
  
• Independent research funding preferred.
  
  
• Completion of at least 3 years of independent clinical practice.
  
  
• Candidates for Associate Professor (Tenure) or Professor (Tenure) must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the Tenure track.
  
  

Education:

Required:
MD or DO

• Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology.
  
  

Preferred:
PhD

• Degree in biological or health sciences or closely related field.
  
  

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
  
  
• Resume
  
  

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 8, 2025, however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Kirsten Gragg, kgragg@wisc.edu 608-265-3357

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