RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job no: 227726-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY
Location: Madison
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

This position will acquire high density EEG data in long term meditators and analyze these data.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity and inclusion, both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Neuroscience or other related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

- Experience in Zen and Tibetan Buddhism meditation practices and knowledge of related traditional literature is required
- Experience with high density EEG data acquisition and with the analysis techniques used to handle continuous high density EEG recordings is required.
- Experience with neuroscientific literature pertaining to consciousness and meditation is also highly desirable

Knowledge/Skills Required:
-Strong interpersonal skills.
-Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
-Excellent computer and data entry skills.

Department(s):

A535100-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $35,568 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click "" to start the process. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Your resume/cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications. This application will also require submission of three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Contact:

Brittany Huser
bhuser@wisc.edu
608-265-2978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR RESEARCH SPEC(T16BN) or RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

227726-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Oct 29 2020 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 12 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time