Veterinary Engineering Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track facultyposition in artificial intelligence (AI) to advance comparative biomedical sciences and clinical veterinary medicine. We aim tobuild on existing strengths and foster collaborative opportunities across schools and colleges at UW-Madison to pioneer AIin veterinary medicine and to develop technologies that impact other health sciences. This position complements campusefforts through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE)-AI initiative designed to help addresssignificant, complex challenges and opportunities in AI through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, researchinfrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities.

There are excellent opportunities for the new faculty member to benefit from existing SVM and campus strengths in thecomparative biomedical sciences, One Health, planetary health, and agricultural and food research. Faculty within the Schoolof Veterinary Medicine train graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Training Program and other campusgraduate programs. They also serve as trainers on a variety of NIH training grants administered through the School and otherunits on campus. The new faculty member will be able to engage with resources and facilities including the Institute for
Clinical and Translational Research, Influenza Research Institute, Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease,Global Health Institute, Food Research Institute, USGS National Wildlife Health Center, Wisconsin National Primate ResearchCenter, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Wisconsin Institutes forMedical Research, Center for High-throughput Computing, Data Science Institute, and UW Extension Services. Additionalopportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist across the School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Agricultureand Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies, and School of Computer Data &Information Sciences.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-tier institution with an international reputation for basic, applied, andinterdisciplinary research. UW-Madison regularly ranks in the top 5 among U.S. universities in overall research funding,surpassing $1.5 billion in annual research expenditures. The campus embraces a culture of collaboration, collegiality andinclusion, and the exceptionally high quality of life offered by Madison, Wisconsin provides an outstanding environment inwhich to pursue an academic career.

The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is a top ranked veterinary school with exceptional strengths in foundational andclinical/translational research in disciplines including infectious disease, oncology, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging,neuroscience, regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, developmental biology, and comparative ophthalmology. TheSchool of Veterinary Medicine is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, nurses, interns, residents, and otherfaculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The team at the UW School of VeterinaryMedicine strives to provide outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service thatenhances the health and welfare of both animals and people. The School of Veterinary Medicine makes a strong 12-monthsalary commitment to its faculty. Salary and a start-up package will be commensurate with the rank and experience of thesuccessful candidate.

The candidate will participate in the School of Veterinary Medicine's research, teaching, and service programs. Specifically, the individual will be expected to conduct independent extramurally funded research in an area related to the application of AI to improve animal and human health; participate in courses for veterinary medical, undergraduate, or graduate students in relevant disciplines; train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide academic service to the Department, School of Veterinary Medicine, and University. The individual will also be expected to interact with faculty across campus in relevant disciplines. The approximate distribution of effort will be 70% research, 20% teaching, 10% academic service. Individuals with NIH K awards will commit 75% research effort during the award period.

University of Wisconsin, Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Terminal Degree
PhD, DVM/VMD, MD or equivalent in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, biomedical sciences, computational sciences, or aclosely related field by the start date of this position.

Terminal Degree

Please click Apply Now to begin theprocess. You will be required to upload: 1) a cover letter with a brief description of research experience in the field; 2) a 2-3 page research plan; 3) a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy; and 4) a detailed curriculum vitae. In addition, applicantsshould provide names and email addresses for three references. For full consideration, all application materials should bereceived by August 1, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact theSearch Committee co-Chairs: Dr. Doerte Doepfer (dopfer@wisc.edu) or Dr. Mostafa Zamanian (mzamanian@wisc.edu)

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