Breast Imaging Radiologist (Tenure)

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Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic Breast Imaging Radiologist to join the Department of Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track.

The successful applicant will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and population health focused breast imaging research with a track record of successfully obtaining extramural funding as Principal Investigator at the NIH R01 level or equivalent. They will also possess a strong background in research strategy, research mentorship and professional development.

The UW Breast Center treats over 700 new breast cancer patients yearly and is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Breast Imaging Radiologist work side by side with an excellent, collaborative team of breast surgeons in the Breast Center.

Multidisciplinary tumor board and radiology-pathology correlation conferences occur weekly. A new state-of-the-art outpatient clinic with integrated breast imaging clinical care opened in the Fall of 2024, expanding our multi-disciplinary practice.

The breast imaging section in the UW Department of Radiology trains three to four breast imaging fellows and many residents on an annual basis.

Full-time (100%)

This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

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, or Professor on the Tenure Track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and patient care.

Clinical responsibilities include interpreting and reporting image studies and/or image-guided procedures within the Breast Imaging section. Performing clinical activities and participating in on-call duties.

Teaching responsibilities will include participating in the teaching efforts of the breast imaging section and the department of radiology. Responsibilities will include lectures, conferences, and clinical assignments, as well as training of residents, fellows, and medical students. Support education opportunities in research career development for trainees and faculty.

Research and administration duties: The successful candidate will have the experience and expertise to establish an independent multidisciplinary research group and collaborate with AI and population health researchers from other Departments and Schools within UW.

Department

The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 170 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum.

The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence inpatient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change and accountable for outcomes. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers.

We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs.

We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond.

We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people’s lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health.

We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

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In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the state’s bio health industry.

Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin.

One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich in cultural offerings in the arts.

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.

Required Qualifications

• WI Medical license by the start date of the position
• Board-certified or board eligible in American Board of Radiology (ABR) by the start date of the position.

Completion of a Diagnostic Radiology Residency and breast-imaging fellowship training including mammography, ultrasound, and breast MRI and image-guided breast biopsies are required by start date of position.

Preferred Qualifications

Tenure: For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the UW Divisional Committee guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the tenure track.

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent required start date

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 16, 2026.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Research Vision

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

Contact Information

Melissa Kuester, mmkuester@wisc.edu, 608-263-6996

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