"Veterinary Clinician Scientist Faculty: Aging and Healthspan"

Job Details

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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 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. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a strong and collaborative research program.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-tier institution with excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The School of Veterinary Medicine has strengths in various disciplines, and resources include the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and more.

In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the veterinary curriculum, mentor students, and participate in departmental and university service.

Key Job Responsibilities

The candidate will participate in the School's research, patient care/diagnostic, teaching, and service programs. They will conduct collaborative extramurally funded research in healthy aging and extending healthspan; teach veterinary medical or graduate students; train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide academic service. Approximate distribution of effort: 50-70% research, 10-20% teaching, 0-20% patient care/diagnostic medicine, 10% academic service.

Department: School of Veterinary Medicine, Administration

Compensation: Negotiable

Required Qualifications

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, submit your application online at jobs.wisc.edu. Upload a 1-2-page cover letter, a 1-page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and a detailed curriculum vitae. Provide the names and email addresses of three references. The deadline for full consideration is Sept 15, 2025.

Contact Information

For specific questions, contact the Search Committee Chairs: Dr. M. Suresh (suresh.marulasiddappa@wisc.edu) or Dr. Freya Mowat (mowat@wisc.edu).

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