Breast Imaging Radiologist (Tenure)

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a Breast Imaging Radiologist at Assistant/Associate/Professor rank on the Tenure Track. The role focuses on AI and population health research with NIH-level funding experience and mentorship in a collaborative Breast Center setting.

The position may require in-person onsite work with some remote work; a strong teaching and research portfolio is essential for success in a thriving UW-Madison radiology program.

Qualifications

• WI Medical license by start date.
• Board-certified or board eligible in ABR by start date.
• Completion of Diagnostic Radiology Residency and breast-imaging fellowship including mammography, ultrasound, and breast MRI and image-guided breast biopsies by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, research, and patient care in Breast Imaging.
• Interpreting and reporting image studies and image-guided procedures.
• Participating in on-call duties.
• Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students within the breast imaging section.
• Establishing an independent multidisciplinary research group with AI and population health collaborators.

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Job description

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The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dynamic Breast Imaging Radiologist to join the Department of Radiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor on the Tenure Track. The successful applicant will be a nationally or internationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and population health focused breast imaging research with a track record of successfully obtaining extramural funding as Principal Investigator at the NIH R01 level or equivalent. They will also possess a strong background in research strategy, research mentorship and professional development. The UW Breast Center treats over 700 new breast cancer patients yearly and is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Breast Imaging Radiologist work side by side with an excellent, collaborative team of breast surgeons in the Breast Center. Multidisciplinary tumor board and radiology-pathology correlation conferences occur weekly. A new state-of-the-art outpatient clinic with integrated breast imaging clinical care opened in the Fall of 2024, expanding our multi-disciplinary practice. The breast imaging section in the UW Department of Radiology trains three to four breast imaging fellows and many residents on an annual basis.

Full-time (100%) This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-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 following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on the Tenure Track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and patient care. Clinical responsibilities include interpreting and reporting image studies and/or image-guided procedures within the Breast Imaging section.
• Performing clinical activities and participating in on-call duties.
• Teaching responsibilities will include participating in the teaching efforts of the breast imaging section and the department of radiology. Responsibilities will include lectures, conferences, and clinical assignments, as well as training of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Support education opportunities in research career development for trainees and faculty.
• Research and administration duties: The successful candidate will have the experience and expertise to establish an independent multidisciplinary research group and collaborate with AI and population health researchers from other Departments and Schools within UW.

Required Qualifications

• WI Medical license by the start date of the position.
• Board-certified or board eligible in American Board of Radiology (ABR) by the start date of the position.
• Completion of a Diagnostic Radiology Residency and breast-imaging fellowship training including mammography, ultrasound, and breast MRI and image-guided breast biopsies are required by start date of position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tenure: For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on tenure track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the UW Divisional Committee guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the tenure track.
• Education: MD, DO, or equivalent required start date

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 month Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Company Culture & Recognitions

• #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2022)
• #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019)
• #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (Smart Asset, 2020)
• #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020)
• #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020)
• #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020)
• #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020)
• #4 Greenest City in the U.S. (Zippia, 2020)
• #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020)
• #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020)
• #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019)

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, Sub-Zero, and Land's End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups. In the Fall of 2023, Wisconsin was designated as a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which resulted in a grant award of up to $75 million to help accelerate growth of the state’s bio health industry. Phase 2 of the Wisconsin Biotech hub was announced in July 2024, resulting in $49 million in additional funding to help drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin. One of the three technology projects of this proposal is the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving range of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers market in the country. The city is rich in cultural offerings in the arts.

Application Deadline

The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 16, 2026.

Contact Information

Melissa Kuester, [e-mail], 608-263-6996 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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