Associate Professor - Data Science Institute

Position Summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a full-time biomedical data science and informatics faculty in the Data Science Institute. Candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, machine learning, data integration & harmonization, and natural language processing including large language models are of particular interest. Application areas of priority include neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Candidates with exceptional accomplishments and scholarly productivity will be prioritized.

Position Highlights

• A diverse array of ongoing research, education, patient care, and community centered activities that require increasing levels of data science and informatics expertise and collaboration
• An excellent benefits package including generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and tuition assistance for college-age children
• A robust leadership development program for those looking to grow in their career
• Financial and technical support is provided for faculty members who wish to develop a successful academic career
• Numerous opportunities for collaboration with basic science departments and clinical and translational investigators throughout the system
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule

FTE/Schedule requirements: Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights

Description of DSI and selling points for department
Data Science Institute | Medical College of Wisconsin

Qualifications

• Qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• PhD in biomedical data science, informatics, or related fields including but not limited to computer science, information science; or an MD with MS or higher in these fields
• Evidence of scholarly productivity appropriate for level of training and experience
• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.