Physician Scientist, Gynecologic Oncology

Job Duties

• Join the thriving Division of Gynecologic Oncology with a team of nine faculty physicians, two PhD research faculty, and six advanced practice providers.
• May have a secondary appointment in the Division of Reproductive Sciences.
• Membership to the NCI-designated University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center and access to its many shared resources.
• Approximately 80% of the applicant's time devoted to a new and unique research platform in gynecologic cancers.
• Approximately 20% of their professional effort will be devoted to patient care including outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and participation in the on-call system.
• Leadership, management, and operational skills and knowledge associated with research infrastructure in a university setting.
• Additional responsibilities may include teaching fellows, resident physicians, graduate students, and medical students.
• Opportunities to assume leadership roles dependent upon the interests, experience, and performance of the successful candidate as well as the needs of the department and division.

Research Program

The incumbent will be expected to expand an already established foundational and/or translational research program to complement the department's strength in the areas of gynecologic cancer and cancer prevention.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with colleagues and programs both inside and outside the Dept of Ob/Gyn and to secure extramural funds to maintain a robust research program.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral (MD and or PhD) Fellows.
• Share responsibility to teach graduate level courses in fields related to cancer biology, endocrinology, and reproductive physiology, dependent on interest and expertise.
• Participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

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

• Minimum three years' experience as a post-doctoral fellow/researcher working in the field of biomolecular physiology, biochemistry, immunology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Firsthand grant application experience and a strong publication record, appropriate to stage of career.
• Completion of a four-year approved/accredited residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Completion of three- or four-year approved/accredited fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology.
• Laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic oncology experience.
• Eligible for Wisconsin medical license.
• Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Board certified or eligible in Gynecologic Oncology.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience at the post-doctoral level.
• Training in didactic education.
• Experience in developing an independent research project.
• Experience researching gynecologic malignancies.
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience in gaining external NIH funding.
• Completion of at least 3 years or equivalent of biomedical cancer research.
• Independent research funding preferred.
• Completion of at least 3 years of independent clinical practice.

Contact Information

Kirsten Gragg, kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357