ASSISTANT (C40NN) or ASSOCIATE (C30NN) PROFESSOR - Advanced Biomanufacturing Cluster

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks faculty candidates for a tenure track faculty position in the broad area of Advanced Biomanufacturing, with a specific emphasis on advancing our understanding of regenerative biology and cellular therapy.

This position is a part of a campus-wide cluster hiring initiative to add to the vibrant community in this area at UW-Madison. Participating units include: the Departments of Cell and Regenerative Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Chemical & Biological Engineering, and Pediatrics. Tenure home for this position will be Cell and Regenerative Biology. Further information regarding this initiative can be found at: https://facstaff.provost.wisc.edu/cluster-hiring- initiative/.

UW is a recognized world leader in regenerative biology and medicine, and a national leader in stem cell and tissue engineering approaches. In addition, UW is one of the few institutions in the U.S. that co-localizes top programs in life sciences, engineering, clinical medicine, and veterinary medicine. These local strategic strengths and resources make UW an ideal location for new faculty in emerging areas of regenerative biology and stem cell therapies. The current hiring focus will complement existing strengths throughout the university, and will continue to build strategic strength in this rapidly emerging field.

A PhD in biological sciences or related health sciences field required. Three years relevant postdoctoral experience and outstanding research accomplishments required prior to the candidate's start date with UW-Madison.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a robust extramurally funded research program and to teach within the context of the departmental mission at the graduate/medical school level. The successful candidate will engage with cluster-related activities, including the development of an independent research program, teaching, and service related to the cluster, as well as professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank. Title rank will be based on candidate’s accomplishments and must meet UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the tenure track.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning November 1. All applications received before January 1, 2020 will be given full consideration. Submit application through https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/503294/asst-or-assoc-profadv-biomanufacturing-cluster-stem-cells-for-cellular-therapy. Required application documents include a curriculum vitae and a 2-3-page research statement describing current and future directions that includes a brief description of teaching philosophy. Within the application, you will be asked to provide three references who will be solicited prior to application consideration.

Questions about this opportunity, job number 101033, may be directed to: recruiting@crb.wisc.edu.