SCIENTIST

Job no: 230305-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: VET M/COMPARATIVE BIOSCIENCES
Location: Madison
Categories: Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

A new NIH-funded position is available in the lab of Ted Golos at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This project is multidisciplinary, interfacing with collaborators in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Physics/Radiology implementing MRI to study uterine and placental blood flow, developing models of fetal growth restriction and maternal-fetal immunology in pregnant nonhuman primates.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

PhD in biological, medical or animal sciences.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

3+ years postdoctoral research in biological sciences. Solid background desired in pregnancy and reproductive sciences; experience in reproductive immunology would be highly beneficial. Desirable technical skills include primary cell isolation from tissues, histological analyses by IHC and ISH, flow cytometry and immune cell isolation and analyses, bioinformatics and RNAseq analyses.

Additional Information:

Demonstrated ability in publishing in peer-reviewed journals is essential. Previous experience in the NIH grant application and ability to submit grants independently highly desirable. Experience supervising students and research staff and good communication (written and verbal) skills are also expected. Successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Department(s):

A874100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/COMPARATIVE BIOSCIENCES

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $49,866 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply via UW Jobs website

Contact:

Kerry Ludke
kerry.ludke@wisc.edu
608-263-8869
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:

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN) or ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

230305-AS

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Applications Open: Jan 7 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 1 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time