Professor of Artificial Intelligence for Veterinary Medicine - Military Veterans

Job Summary:
The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in artificial intelligence (AI) to advance comparative biomedical sciences and clinical veterinary medicine. We aim to build on existing strengths and foster collaborative opportunities across schools and colleges at UW-Madison to pioneer AI in veterinary medicine and to develop technologies that impact other health sciences. This position complements campus efforts through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE)-AI initiative designed to help address significant, complex challenges and opportunities in AI through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure 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 the comparative biomedical sciences, One Health, planetary health, and agricultural and food research. Faculty within the School of Veterinary Medicine train graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Training Program and other campus graduate programs. They also serve as trainers on a variety of NIH training grants administered through the School and other units 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 Research Center, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Center for High-throughput Computing, Data Science Institute, and UW Extension Services. Additional 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-tier institution with an international reputation for basic, applied, and interdisciplinary 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 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 clinical/translational research in disciplines including infectious disease, oncology, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, neuroscience, regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, developmental biology, and comparative ophthalmology. The School of Veterinary Medicine is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, nurses, interns, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The team at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine strives to provide outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people. The School of Veterinary Medicine makes a strong 12-month salary commitment to its faculty. Salary and a start-up package will be commensurate with the rank and experience of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded and nationally recognized research program. Competitive research programs should leverage AI and machine-learning (ML) to make basic or clinical science discoveries that transform both animal and human health, prioritizing novel approaches that support companion animal, wildlife, and food animal health and welfare. This may include programs that advance therapeutics, clinical diagnostics, traditional and syndromic surveillance and prevention, population genetics, health informatics and precision medicine, AI-enhanced veterinary services, and informed decision-making.

In addition to developing a strong extramurally funded research program, the successful candidate is expected to make significant contributions to departmental and campus veterinary, undergraduate, graduate, and other professional teaching programs and to mentor graduate students. The new faculty hire may play a role in teaching the next generation of veterinary practitioners in a new competency-based veterinary curriculum or to identify opportunities to reduce barriers and help democratize AI use in veterinary medicine and related fields. Participation in departmental and university service and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment are expected.

Summary of Responsibilities: 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.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
PhD, DVM/VMD, MD or equivalent in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, biomedical sciences, computational sciences, or a closely related field by the start date of this position.
Qualifications:
Required: demonstrated expertise in AI/ML applications of veterinary relevance.
Required: outstanding academic record, demonstrated potential for impactful research, and commitment to high-quality, inclusive instruction and mentoring.
Required: strong background in AI-driven approaches for diagnostics, treatment, animal welfare, or disease prevention and syndromic surveillance in the veterinary context.
Work Type:
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.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For specific questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee co-Chairs: Dr. Doerte Doepfer ( dopfer@wisc.edu ) or Dr. Mostafa Zamanian ( mzamanian@wic.edu ). For information on the School of Veterinary Medicine, please visit http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/

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/
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, applications must be submitted online at jobs.wisc.edu . Please click Apply Online to begin the process. 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, applicants should provide names and email addresses for three references. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 1, 2025. The post will remain open 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/
Contact:
Nancy Parkinson
nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu
608-263-1158
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/ADMIN-RES&GRAD TRAINING
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
309242-FA
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