Working title:

Professor, Medical Microbiology & Immunology

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD in biological science field, MD, or MD/PhD.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Significant research experience (minimum 6 years) and expertise in the field of global infectious disease. Publications in peer reviewed journals are required, as well as an ongoing record of competitive research funding. Must have a proven track record of networking with collaborators from academia, industry, and the international scientific community.

Must have academic experience/credentials that meet criteria for rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and undergo review by the appropriate divisional tenure committee.

Principal duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, independent research program studying biological threats to international security and health; develop and maintain extramural funding for his/her research program; teach graduate, undergraduate and/or medical student courses; develop new courses in his/her area of expertise as appropriate; supervise graduate and postgraduate research; participate in faculty governance activities in the department, college and/or University; and participate in the national and international scientific community. The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.

This faculty member will serve on the University of Wisconsin's Global Biological Threats Initiative Steering Committee, and will provide leadership in developing a framework for interdisciplinary research and teaching focused on biological threats to international health and security.

Additional Information:

Ideal candidate should have demonstrated success as an organizer of international collaborative efforts, and be conversant with academic research and policy debates related to emerging biological threats.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 01, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must include a CV and Bibliography, a 2-page plan addressing the candidate's research related to global biological threats, and three letters of reference from persons knowledgeable of the applicant's research, leadership, and/or teaching abilities. Application materials can be emailed to: twiklund@wisc.edu. Emailed letters of reference must be on letterhead and include signatures.

Alternatively, applications can be sent via first-class mail to:

GBT Search Committee
c/o Tracy Wiklund
Rm 436 SMI
1300 University Ave
Madison WI 53706-1532

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #53910 to