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ASSISTANT SCIENTIST - ANDERSON LAB

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 10, 2021
Job no: 231235-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Food Science, Nutritional Science, Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

The successful candidate will conduct research focused on the basic biological mechanisms of aging as part of the Anderson laboratory. The funded project for this position opening focuses on the intersection of aging, caloric restriction (CR), and the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology using genetic mouse models of AD. In particular, the work will test the hypothesis that CR creates a healthy neuronal environment through changes in brain metabolism, and that these metabolic shifts will oppose AD-related pathology. The successful candidate will design and implement strategies for investigating the mechanisms connecting metabolism, caloric restriction, and aging. The candidate is also expected to explore new avenues and seek independent funding as part of their own career development.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has 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:

Ph.D. required with a degree in Neuroscience or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of experience in neurobiology (may include graduate school and postdoctoral experience)
- A proven academic publication track record, including first-author publications
- Previous experience instructing and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred qualifications:
- Experience handling either molecular profiling data sets (transcriptome, proteome, etc.) or microscopy-based imaging
- Working knowledge of metabolism

Additional Information:

Particular skills relevant to this position will be neuroanatomy, in vivo imaging, electrophysiology experience, or primary culture of brain derived cells.

Department(s):

A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $53,200 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click "" to start the process. With your application, please submit:

- Cover letter describing career background in neurobiology and stating research interests and how they relate to aging
- Your CV (indicate dates of support on previous NIH training grants, if applicable)

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including your current or most recent supervisor.

Contact:

Rozalyn Anderson
rozalyn.anderson@wisc.edu

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:

ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

231235-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).

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Applications Open: Feb 10 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 24 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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