Working title:

Director - Histocompatibility Laboratory

Official title:

PROFESSOR (CHS)(D01NN) or ASSOC PROFESSOR (CHS)(D02NN) or ASST PROFESSOR (CHS)(D03NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD in a biological science field is required.

License/certification:

Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

At least 3 years of experience in human histocompatibility testing services with an emphasis on molecular HLA testing and test development preferred. Candidates for appointment as associate professor (CHS) or professor (CHS) will possess documentable scholarly credentials per established School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to senior rank on the CHS track.

Principal duties:

The HLA scientist candidate will serve as the Director of the Histocompatibility Laboratory. The Director will have overall responsibility for serological and molecular typing services in support of the University of Wisconsin Transplant Service. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and also will have a close affiliation with the Department of Surgery Transplant Division. Supervision of new test development in support of clinical services and the clinical laboratories strategic plan is also expected. The candidate will participate in the accreditation process as well as represent the laboratory in scientific and organizational participation in ASHI. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the mission of the department via active participation in basic, clinical and/or translational research projects of the department and in training of residents, fellows and medical students, mentoring of trainees and participation in continuing medical education programs.

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and as such, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 17, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Send a letter of interest, a current CV and three letters of reference to: Michael N. Hart, M.D. c/o Department Secretary, 6120 Medical Sciences Center, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1532. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58499 to