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Our mission

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We strive to be recognized as world-class leaders in research, education and clinical care.

Discover what makes our department stand out and explore opportunities to join our team.

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Who we are

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is a passionate and diverse community consisting of over 2,000 faculty, staff and trainees dedicated to excellence in research, medical education and patient care. 

Our central department team supports the activities and personnel of our 11 divisions, each consisting of faculty and staff focused on research, education and clinical endeavors.

We have over 100 active faculty recruitments and approximately 30 active staff recruitments at all times.

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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

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Well-being and support

We are committed to working to make our team feel connected, empowered, and engaged in the work they do and supported in a fulfilling and healthy work-life balance. We offer a variety of resources to ensure your personal and professional well-being. 

Mentorship

Professional development

We have built a culture dedicated to supporting the professional growth and satisfaction of our employees. We have a number of opportunities for employees to get involved in projects they are passionate about and programs that help them achieve their professional goals.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion

We celebrate diversity in our community and continuously work to ensure an inclusive and equitable workplace. View our Diversity page for a snapshot of our initiatives and events promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Employee Spotlights

Dana Panteleeff

Dana Panteleeff, MBA 

Senior director of operations
Central department staff

Dana joined the department in 2022, bringing an extensive background in academic and research operations management.

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Pankhuri Gupta

Pankhuri Gupta, MS

Research genetic counselor
Division of Medical Genetics

Pankhuri is a graduate of the UW Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, for which she now serves as an advisory board member in addition to her role in the Stergachis Lab.

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featured open positions

We average approximately 30 open staff positions at any given time. Featured here is a snapshot of current openings. 

Grants and Contracts Manager/Specialist

This position will manage grants and contracts for the Divisions of Rheumatology and Medical Genetics (pre- and post- award activities).  As an essential member of the research administration team, this position works directly with award sponsors, scientific collaborators and University offices, representing the Division.
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Web Developer

We have an exciting hybrid/remote opportunity for a skilled and creative web developer to join our central department's communications and web team.

This position will maintain, design and develop new and existing sites and applications to help us grow and maintain our web framework services.
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Grants And Contracts Manager

The Division of Nephrology has an excellent opportunity for a Program Operations Specialist (working title Grants and Contracts Manager) to join their mission-focused, collaborative team.

This position manages their own portfolio of grants and contracts supporting the clinical, translational, and basic science research programs in the Division of Nephrology, including the Kidney Research Institute (KRI).

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Contact

Chat with our HR team to request more information or learn more about our our team and open positions.

Staff news

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September 18, 2024
Farewell to Monica Fawthrop
She will be retiring in March 2025 after 37 years of service at the University of Washington.
September 13, 2024
Staff spotlight: Dana Panteleeff
Dana Panteleeff, MBA is the Senior Director of Operations for the Department of Medicine.
August 16, 2024
2024 Outstanding Staff Awards
Congratulations to Mackenzie Keyse, Emily Lamont, and Mary Webb, the 2024 recipients of our outstanding staff awards.