Assistant Professor

About the role

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• Job Category: Faculty
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pleased to invite applications for entry level assistant professor tenure-track faculty. We seek outstanding candidates in all areas of developmental, stem cell and regenerative biology disciplines, as the Department continues a multi-year plan for growth in this area.

The successful candidate will have a primary expectation to develop and maintain an independent, externally funded research program that complements existing strengths of the department and embraces our commitment to inter-disciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also participate in teaching, and in professional, public and university service appropriate to the faculty rank to support the scholarly and clinical 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.

We seek accomplished scientists developing independent research programs in cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, and/or regenerative biology. We welcome applicants with expertise in developmental and cell biology, quantitative biology, imaging, stem cell biology, mechanisms of tissue regeneration, signaling, or mechanobiology, particularly those whose work leverages computational or AI-driven approaches.

This hire will build on existing strategic strength in this area within the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology and across the university, including at the Morgridge Institute for Research.

Applications will be evaluated according to established criteria, including the quality and independence of the research program, fit with the areas above, and potential for future impact. Candidates with the most competitive applications will be invited to a videoconference interview with the search committee; those most highly rated in that stage and whose programs align well with departmental priorities, will be invited for an in-person interview.

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop a vigorous and internationally recognized research program, 75-80% effort will be expected on research; earning and maintain extramural funding is expected.
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. (~5% effort)
• Teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate and medical students within the field of Cell and Regenerative Biology (~10-15% effort)

Department

• School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology
• The fields of developmental, stem cell and regenerative biology have a longstanding tradition of excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Department offers a stimulating and collaborative environment for research, training, and education.
• Junior faculty are supported by the department, school, and institution, by colleagues recognized for innovation in mentoring and mentor training and dedication to junior faculty success.

UW-Madison is home to the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and Morgridge Institute, the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, the Center for Quantitative Cell Imaging, the Carbone Cancer Center, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, and the Waisman Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Research is supported by modern shared facilities including the UW Optical Imaging Core, UW-Madison Flow Cytometry Laboratory, Center for High Throughput Computing, and many others. Cell and Regenerative faculty mentor graduate students in several graduate programs across campus and the department holds a new T32 for graduate training in developmental, stem cell and regenerative biology.

Located on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona, the city of Madison, Wisconsin is consistently ranked one of the best places to live is the US. With an extensive network of parks and bike trails, a thriving arts and cultural scene and a resilient economy, Madison is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of postdoctoral training in a relevant biomedical field is required by the start date of the position
• Record of peer-reviewed publications

Education: Ph.D., MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field is required.

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• Cover Letter required
• CV required
• Statement of research (not to exceed 3-pages) required
• Statement of teaching interests (not to exceed 1-page) required
• 3 letters of recommendation required

Additional information

Letters of recommendation are required for this application. Please instruct your references to send their letters directly by email to Jennifer Scheuer, and Carmen Schremp, by the assured consideration date of November 13, 2026. Reference letters must be received before your application can be considered complete.

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 13, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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