Hematology/BMT and Cellular Therapy - Physician Scientist

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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional hematology physician scientist with a focus on Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. We are looking for candidates with a track record of research focus and clinical excellence caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and other cellular therapies, and an interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. An interest in clinical or translational research, with a focus in post-transplant immunological complications, use of novel cellular therapies for cancer treatment and us of bone marrow stem cells in transplant and regenerative medicine is desired. Priority areas include genomics, precision medicine and cancer therapeutics.

• This position is full or part time, 80%-100%

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.

• The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor on the Tenure track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.  

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Clinical expectations include providing direct patient care at UW Health locations in Madison, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending. This includes proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.

• Academic expectations include protected time to develop and teach a research or education program and to engage in related scholarly activity.

• Our providers participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

• Physicians hired on the Tenure Track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.  An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty, 30 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's faculty lead cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and malignant hematologic conditions, and those requiring stem cell transplant or cellular therapies.

Our stem cell transplant program has been FACT accredited since 2001, performing about 140-180 SCT yearly (60-70 allo-SCT yearly and 80-100 auto-SCT year) in recent years. We are a certified treatment center for all the FDA-approved commercial CART products for ALL, variety of lymphomas and multiple myeloma. Our CART patient volume had been doubling in the past 3 years, and we anticipate reaching 80-100 CART treatments per year with further growth in the coming years. In addition, we are actively participating in significant number of consortium and industry-sponsored cell therapy trials. We are conducting novel investigator-initiated therapeutic trials such as using alpha/beta T cell depleted haploidentical transplantation for the treatment of relapsed pediatric neuroblastoma and sarcomas. Our program is also developing institutional cell therapy trials including CRISPR/Cas9 generated CAR T cells for solid tumors and CNS malignancies, and ex vivo activated/expanded NK cells to treat neuroblastoma and osteogenic sarcoma, alpha/beta T cell and B cell depleted prophylactic donor lymphocyte infusion to prevent disease relapse after allo-SCT for patients with high risk of disease relapse. Additional investigator-initiated trials will be planned in collaboration with the excellent basic and translational researchers within the division, department and the institution.

The University of Wisconsin has multiple well-established hematology initiatives including an endowed comprehensive sickle cell disease program, a comprehensive bleeding disorders program, and an inherited bone marrow failure program. The sickle cell disease program is a member of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers. The university also hosts the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), funded by a National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), providing opportunities for junior and mid-career faculty to develop and nurture research skills and to provide mentorship. The division also holds a hematology-specific T32 training grant to mentor pre- and post-doctoral candidates pursuing hematology research. Outside of the division, faculty can collaborate with university colleagues through the Wisconsin Blood Cancer Research Institute (WBCRI) and the Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC).

The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and opportunities to collaborate with basic, translational and clinical researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus. Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.

The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds. Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our two UWCCC clinical sites. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding to continue/develop their research.

UW is an affiliate member of the BMT Clinical Trials Network and a member of the NCCN, ECOG- ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO).

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 275,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 months.

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:

• Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology or Hematology is required by the appointment start date.

• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification required.

• Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.

• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.

• For an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Tenure 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 Tenure Track.

• Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies.

• Experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain extramural funding. Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1, 2025; however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Please use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details:

• Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madisons’ Department of Medicine as a Hematologist, with a focus on stem cell transplantation and other cellular therapies.

• Your qualifications and experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain research funding.  

• Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Job Requisition JR10001745; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure- track faculty credentials for this position.

Contact Information:

Deb Gugel; [email protected]; 608-445-3224

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