RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - BIOLOGY OF AGING
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 30, 2020
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Job no: 229253-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
This position will support the Konopka Lab, led by Dr. Adam Konopka, in the Biology of Aging program. Dr. Konopka's research focuses on the biology and metabolism of the aging musculoskeletal system. The Konopka Lab uses healthspan extending treatments as tools to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that delay the onset or slow the progression of age-related osteoarthritis and loss of skeletal muscle health.
The School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology have a deep and profound commitment to diversity 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:
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required. Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Pathology, Engineering or other related science is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
- Proficiency with sample preparation and execution of laboratory techniques is required. Examples include qPCR, RNAseq, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, confocal microscopy, histology, fluorometry/luciferase assays, cell or mitochondrial respiration, and/or redox assays.
- Experience with management of animal husbandry, genotyping, tissue harvest/dissection and animal surgery is preferred.
- Experience with in vitro and in vivo molecular biology techniques (siRNA, Crisper-Cas9, or CRE-LoxP) and/or materials testing systems is preferred.
Department(s):
A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $32,056 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 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.
Contact:
Adam Konopka
akonopka@medicine.wisc.edu
608-256-1901
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:
RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
229253-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.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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 .
Applications Open: Nov 30 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 5 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
This position will support the Konopka Lab, led by Dr. Adam Konopka, in the Biology of Aging program. Dr. Konopka's research focuses on the biology and metabolism of the aging musculoskeletal system. The Konopka Lab uses healthspan extending treatments as tools to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that delay the onset or slow the progression of age-related osteoarthritis and loss of skeletal muscle health.
The School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology have a deep and profound commitment to diversity 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:
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required. Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Pathology, Engineering or other related science is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
- Proficiency with sample preparation and execution of laboratory techniques is required. Examples include qPCR, RNAseq, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, confocal microscopy, histology, fluorometry/luciferase assays, cell or mitochondrial respiration, and/or redox assays.
- Experience with management of animal husbandry, genotyping, tissue harvest/dissection and animal surgery is preferred.
- Experience with in vitro and in vivo molecular biology techniques (siRNA, Crisper-Cas9, or CRE-LoxP) and/or materials testing systems is preferred.
Department(s):
A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $32,056 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 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.
Contact:
Adam Konopka
akonopka@medicine.wisc.edu
608-256-1901
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:
RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
229253-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.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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 .
Applications Open: Nov 30 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 5 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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