TENURE-TRACK FACULTY IN GENETICS
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Madison, WI
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Job Details
JOB NO.: 96175-FA
Work Type: Faculty-Full Time
Department: CALS/GENETICS
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Grant, Research, Contract Management, Instructional, Research, Scientific
Employment Class: Faculty
Position Vacancy ID: 96175-FA
Working Title: Tenure-track Faculty in Genetics
Official Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
FTE: 100%
Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 19, 2019
Term: N/A
Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Ph.D. in Genetics, or related field.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Postdoctoral experience and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.
License or certificate:
Position Summary:
Summary:
The Department of Genetics in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Madison invites applications for two tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in genetics and genomics. The Department seeks scientists who use genetic and genomic approaches to address fundamental aspects of inheritance or its phenotypic manifestation at the molecular, cellular, organismal or population level. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, cellular and developmental genetics, computation and quantitative modeling of cellular systems, and the functional integration of genetic information.
These new faculty positions are part of a larger expansion of the Department of Genetics and the college to strengthen genome-wide approaches toward improving basic understanding of biological systems and their applications to health, agriculture, ecosystems and bioenergy. These positions are also accompanied by an ongoing search in human genetics in the Department of Medical Genetics, as well as additional campus-wide initiatives. The Laboratory of Genetics, the home of the Departments of Genetics and Medical Genetics, is an active participant in these initiatives. The department offers a stimulating and collegial environment with dedicated mentoring for early-career scientists. The Laboratory of Genetics excels at discovering biological mechanisms through the integration of diverse approaches made possible by a vibrant culture of collaboration. The Laboratory directs an NIH Graduate Training Grant in Genetics that has received continuous funding for 44 years. The University of Wisconsin - Madison is renowned for its strength in the life sciences and allied fields. Madison offers an exceptional quality of life in a beautiful landscape. Downtown and campus are bordered by lakes, and the city features thriving arts, music, and culinary communities. Madison routinely appears on a variety of lists of the most livable cities.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Duties:
The successful applicant will develop a vibrant, independent, extramurally-funded research program in genetics and genomics approaches to the study of inheritance and its phenotypic manifestation at the molecular, cellular, organismal or population level. Other responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
The position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/service, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the position and rank.
Additional Information:
The Department of Genetics seeks candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. UW-Madison is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW Madison has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. Applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion are strongly encouraged.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Contact:
Francisco Pelegri
fjpelegri@wisc.edu
608-234-1317
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Instructions to applicants:
Applications should be submitted through to https://jobs.wisc.edu by November 5, 2018 to ensure consideration, though review will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should click on the "Apply Now" button (PVL# 96175) and upload the following five items: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) 3-page statement of research interests (3 pages), (4) statement of teaching interests (1 page) and (5) statement describing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (up to 1 page). Applicants will be asked for contact information for three references.
Candidates with research interests outside human genetics and genomics might consider applying to open faculty positions in the associated Department of Medical Genetics in the UW -Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (PVL # 96159).
Questions about the position can be directed to Francisco Pelegri (fjpelegri@wisc.edu; 1-608-234-1317).
Additional Link: Full Position Details
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Organization
In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities, and many of its programs are hailed as world leaders in instruction, research and public service. Spanning 935 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, the campus is located in the city of Madison.
The university trace
s its roots to a clause in the Wisconsin Constitution, which decreed that the state should have a prominent public university. In 1848, Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the university, and its first class, with 17 students, met in a Madison school building on February 5, 1849.
From those humble beginnings, the university has grown into a large, diverse community, with about 40,000 students enrolled each year. These students represent every state in the nation, as well as countries from around the globe, making for a truly international population.
UW–Madison is the oldest and largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System, a statewide network of 13 comprehensive universities, 13 freshman-sophomore transfer colleges and an extension service. One of two doctorate-granting universities in the system, UW–Madison’s specific mission is to provide “a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve an
d transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help insure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.”
The university achieves these ends through innovative programs of research, teaching and public service. Throughout its history, UW–Madison has sought to bring the power of learning into the daily lives of its students through innovations such as residential learning communities and service-learning opportunities. Students also participate freely in research, which has led to life-improving inventions ranging from more fuel-efficient engines to cutting-edge genetic therapies.
The Wisconsin Idea
Students, faculty and staff are motivated by a tradition known as the “Wisconsin Idea,” first started by UW President Charles Van Hise in 1904, when he declared that he would “never be content until the beneficent influence of the university [is] available to every home in the state.” The Wisconsin Idea permeates the university’s work and helps forge close working relationships among university faculty and students, and the state’s industries and government.
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