Faculty Position in Diagnostic Imaging, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Faculty Position in Diagnostic Imaging
The Department of Surgical Sciences of the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for two positions in Diagnostic Imaging (clinical-track, teaching-track, clinical instructor). Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and must maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin. Board certification in Veterinary Radiology (ACVR or ECVDI) is desirable; however, candidates who have recently completed an approved residency and are board eligible in Veterinary Radiology are encouraged to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity for a new, talented faculty member to collaborate with a congenial, team-oriented group of Diagnostic Imaging faculty in furthering the development of imaging at UW-Madison. UW Veterinary Care and the School of Veterinary Medicine are wonderful workplaces with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents and faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care and advance the field of veterinary medicine through compassionate care and discovery. UW Veterinary Care supports 19 specialty sections, including 24/7 emergency service; the candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with all sections in the hospital.
The successful candidate will join a clinical radiology service that currently includes one tenure track faculty (R, RO), three clinical track radiology faculty, one clinical instructor, two adjunct radiology faculty, and one emeritus radiology faculty. Twelve technologists (6 RT (R), 1 RDMS/RT (R), 2 RT (MR/CT), 3 CVT) support the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology sections. Seven Diagnostic Imaging trainees (residents), and three radiation oncology residents are currently part of the program.
Imaging equipment includes two DR rooms (Canon wireless cesium detectors), a RF suite with digital fluoroscopy, 1000mAs overhead tube and Fuji DR plate, two mobile GE OMC C-arms with 15 & 30 fps imaging, GE 8-slice helical CT scanner, 1.5 T GE MR, 2-GE LOGIQ E9 (will be upgraded to GE LOGIQ E10) with XDclear ultrasound including contrast harmonics (tissue and CEUS), GPS tracking, MR/CT fusion, and 4D, a GE LOGIQe Expert ultrasound, planar gamma camera, and Philips iSite PACS system with RIS and electronic reporting. Nine dictating stations with three monitors each and one OsiriX station are available for radiologist and resident use. A standing large animal CT unit provides sedated standing CT images of horses and cows from foot to carpus/tarsus and skulls to C2-3.
A new building adjacent to current building is under construction, which will have 2 additional small animal DR rooms with GE equipment and 2 additional GE LOGIQ E10 machines. Future upgrades via remodeling of current hospital include an Imaging Center with large animal-capable 3T MRI and 16-slice CT and future PET/CT.
Outstanding collaborative research opportunities exist within the School of Veterinary Medicine and throughout the university, including the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) and the Medical Physics Department, which are within walking distance of the veterinary school. WIMR has state-of-the-art imaging equipment, which currently benefit UW veterinary medicine faculty.
Examples of clinical modalities at WIMR include:
- 64-slice, high-definition CT scanner
- 1.5T MRI scanner
- 3T MRI scanner
- Multiple state-of-the-art ultrasound machines
- Combined PET/CT and PET/MR scanners
- Cyclotron
Pre-clinical imaging modalities include:
- Four-flat panel CT scanner
- Two x-ray angiography units
- 64 channel SQUID system for biomagnetism
- MicroCT scanner
- Combined microPET/microCT scanner
- 4.7T small-bore MRI scanner
The University of Wisconsin–Madison considers the School of Veterinary Medicine to be a major factor in its overall success as a top five university in terms of awarded federal funding. The school is also a major factor in Madison’s emergence as a hub of commercial biotechnology. UW-Madison is home of the premiere Medical Physics department in the world, with multiple faculty and leading facilities in all relevant areas of diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. UW-Madison has successfully leveraged its proximity to the world headquarters of General Electric Healthcare’s diagnostic imaging business to acquire $34 million in leading-edge equipment over the next 10 years. The imaging scientists are known and rewarded for their innovative intellectual property that has been licensed around the world and successfully commercialized, including two of the top five revenue-generating patents in university history.
The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison was named the most bike-friendly city; the Dane County Farmer’s Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the university is nationally recognized for academics and athletics. Please see the following links for more information: https://madisonbiz.com/, https://www.visitmadison.com/plan/visitor-centers/
Distribution of effort in the Section and Department will be determined in accordance with the service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s expertise and academic goals in diagnostic imaging. Clinical duties at UW Veterinary Care include performance of clinical diagnostic imaging and student/resident teaching. The positions entail between 20 and 26 weeks of clinical diagnostic imaging service within the hospital per year depending on the track and research emphasis. Clinical teaching and service in UW Veterinary Care, lecture, and laboratory instruction of veterinary medical students and house officers, and independent and collaborative research are negotiable (clinical track, teaching track, clinical instructor). Salary, rank, and title will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.
Please submit a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests, a curriculum vita, and the names and addresses of at least three references to and apply on-line at:
Apply on-line at http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ for Clinical Track PVL# 253678, Teaching Track PVL# 253679, Clinical Instructor PVL# 253680
Dr. Lisa J. Forrest
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Veterinary Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging Search
2015 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Email: lisa.forrest@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-5668
FAX: 608-263-7930
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2022 and continue until successful candidates have been identified.
The University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts people from all races, nationalities, disabilities and genders. We strongly encourage underrepresented minorities to apply.
Contact information:
Dr. Lisa J. Forrest
Department of Surgical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin – Madison
2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706
Email: lisa.forrest@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-5668