Renal Pathologist
Job Duties
The successful candidate will have responsibilities in surgical pathology and will sign out renal pathology cases, but a second subspecialty surgical pathology area can be accommodated. In addition to renal pathology clinical work, the appointee will be given the opportunity to perform self-initiated research or to work on collaborative clinical and translational research projects with the vibrant transplant and nephrology community on campus.
The laboratory includes an on-site EM lab and processes approximately 60,000 surgical specimens and 1,100 renal specimens per year. The University of Wisconsin Medical Center is a tertiary care center with comprehensive programs in cancer and transplantation, ranking in the top 5 nationally in renal transplant.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Contribute to the teaching mission and collaborate on translational research projects.
- Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
- Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members.
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 and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications
- Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date.
- Board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology (ABP).
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of Renal Pathology Fellowship and/or 3 years of renal pathology sign out experience is preferred, but candidates with other specialty experience interested in expanding their clinical work into renal pathology may also be considered and training will be provided.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.
Education
MD or DO or equivalent
How to Apply
Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor.
References will not be contacted without prior notice. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information: Tia Seguin, tia.seguin@wisc.edu, 608-263-3731
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