Immunology, Aging, and Healthspan Professor

The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a faculty position in the tenure track (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). Scientists with a research program focused on aging and extending the healthspan are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to aging-related research in the following areas:

- Immune system dysregulation during aging

- Age-related chronic inflammation (inflammaging)

- Immune-based interventions to extend healthspan

- Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine

- Role of metabolism and the microbiome

- Neuroscience and neuroinflammatory mechanisms

- Immuno-oncology

We aim to build upon and expand existing strengths within the School of Veterinary Medicine and foster collaborative research across UW-Madison within a campus-wide hiring initiative: Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly (RISE)-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through Research, InnoVation, and Education) initiative. RISE-THRIVE is set to harness and grow the university's reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research - translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.

The successful candidate will be expected to build and maintain a nationally recognized and externally funded research program. Strong candidates will capitalize on UW-Madison's interdisciplinary strengths to pursue basic or translational investigations that enhance healthspan in humans and animals. Areas of interest include therapeutics, precision medicine, metabolism, biomarker identification, innovative animal modeling, omics-based approaches, One Health initiatives, microbiome research, nutrition, and the mechanisms underlying healthy aging.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-tier institution with an international reputation for basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research. UW-Madison ranks in the top 6 among U.S. universities in overall research funding, surpassing $1.5 billion in annual research expenditures. There are excellent opportunities for the new faculty member to benefit from existing SVM and campus strengths in One Health, infectious disease, microbiome, nutrition/metabolism and agricultural and food research. Other SVM and campus-wide resources and facilities include the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Institute on Aging, Center for Aging Research and Education, Community-Academic Aging Research Network, Center for Demography of Health and Aging, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Waisman Center, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Center for High-throughput Computing, Data Science Institute, and UW Extension Services. Substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist across the School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies, and School of Computer Data & Information Sciences.

The campus embraces a culture of collaboration, collegiality and inclusion, and the exceptionally high quality of life offered by Madison, Wisconsin provides an outstanding environment in which to pursue an academic career.

The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is a top-ranked veterinary school with exceptional strengths in foundational and translational research in a variety of disciplines. The School of Veterinary Medicine is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, nurses, interns, residents, and other faculty specialists working together to provide excellent veterinary medical care.

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and

The candidate will participate in the School of Veterinary Medicine's research, teaching, and service programs. Specifically, they will be expected to conduct collaborative extramurally funded translational research in an area related to healthy aging and extending healthspan. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to make significant contributions to the veterinary curriculum and to mentor graduate students and/or postdoctoral trainees. Participation in departmental and university service and a commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive academic environment are expected. The approximate distribution of effort will be 70% research, 20% teaching, 10% academic service.

Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges

School of Veterinary Medicine. A home department will be determined at time of offer.

Based on experience and qualifications

At least two years of postdoctoral experience, with a record of research excellence and demonstrated potential for extramural funding.

Applicants with a research program focused on aging and extending the healthspan.

Applicants must hold an advanced degree (PhD, DVM, or MD)

To apply for this position, applications must be submitted online via the Jobs portal. Please click Apply Online to begin the process. You will be required to upload: 1) a cover letter briefly detailing research background; 2) a 2-3 page research plan; 3) a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy; and 4) a detailed curriculum vitae. In addition, applicants should provide names and email addresses for three references. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 15, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee co-Chairs: Dr. M. Suresh (suresh.marulasiddappa@wisc.edu) or Dr. John Svaren (john.svaren@wisc.edu). For information on the School of Veterinary Medicine, please visit http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/.

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