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Breast Imaging Radiologist (Tenure)

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk us through your current AI and population health research in breast imaging and where you want to take it.

What they are checking: Whether their research program has the national standing and direction this tenure-track search wants.

Describe how you mentor junior faculty in building their own research careers.

What they are checking: Research mentorship and professional development, which the posting names as a strength it wants.

Tell us about a research setback, like a failed study or a rejected grant. What did you do next?

What they are checking: Resilience and adaptability in a competitive funding environment.

What would you do

How would you work with physicists, engineers and computer scientists across UW-Madison?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead interdisciplinary research that spans departments.

How do you balance clinical reading with protected research time?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay a credible clinician while leading a major research program.

How would you address a radiologist colleague who does not trust AI tools?

What they are checking: Ability to bring clinical colleagues along rather than imposing new technology.

How would you use the weekly tumor board and rad-path conferences to shape research questions?

What they are checking: Whether their research stays tied to real clinical problems.

About the work

Tell us about your R01 or equivalent funding as PI. What is the plan for the next cycle?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep extramural funding going at the level the position requires.

How do you validate an AI model for breast cancer screening so it works across different populations and equipment?

What they are checking: Understanding of bias, generalizability and validation in clinical AI.

What population health questions in breast cancer screening do you think matter most right now?

What they are checking: Whether they think about access, equity and outcomes, not just model performance.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Summary: 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. Department: The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 170 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum. The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence inpatient care in an environment that is respectful of others, adaptive to change and accountable for outcomes. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people’s lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence. #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. 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. 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 How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 16, 2026. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following required documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. • Cover letter • Resume • Research Vision Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected Contact Information: Melissa Kuester , mmkuester@wisc.edu , 608-263-6996 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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