RESEARCH SPECIALIST - MOWAT LAB
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 21, 2021
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Job no: 236302-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: VET M/SURGICAL SCIENCES
Location: Madison
Categories: Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Mowat lab (https://mowat.ophth.wisc.edu) aims to understand the mechanisms of retinal aging at the clinical and molecular level the association of age with blinding diseases affecting the elderly. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist who will contribute to a collaborative group studying age-related retinal diseases. Our laboratory is multidisciplinary, studying laboratory animal models and spontaneous diseases in companion animals (primarily dogs). The Mowat laboratory has research space in the UW-Madison Medical Sciences building and in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
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 of Science required. Master's degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or related field preferred. DVMs with an interest in ophthalmology are welcome to apply.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Preferred experience in dog handling, dog behavior/training, dog anesthesia monitoring, client communication.
Laboratory research skills are preferred. Familiarity with RedCap and Excel is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position may be extended or changed to renewable if there is a program need and funding available.
Department(s):
A875100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $38,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for the position, please click on "Apply Online" to begin the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Lori Chamberlain at lori.chamberlain@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Dr. Freya Mowat (mowat@wisc.edu).
Contact:
Lori Chamberlain
lori.mitchell@wisc.edu
608-263-5633
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-Terminal
Job Number:
236302-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. 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: Jun 21 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 15 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: VET M/SURGICAL SCIENCES
Location: Madison
Categories: Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Mowat lab (https://mowat.ophth.wisc.edu) aims to understand the mechanisms of retinal aging at the clinical and molecular level the association of age with blinding diseases affecting the elderly. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist who will contribute to a collaborative group studying age-related retinal diseases. Our laboratory is multidisciplinary, studying laboratory animal models and spontaneous diseases in companion animals (primarily dogs). The Mowat laboratory has research space in the UW-Madison Medical Sciences building and in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
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 of Science required. Master's degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or related field preferred. DVMs with an interest in ophthalmology are welcome to apply.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Preferred experience in dog handling, dog behavior/training, dog anesthesia monitoring, client communication.
Laboratory research skills are preferred. Familiarity with RedCap and Excel is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position may be extended or changed to renewable if there is a program need and funding available.
Department(s):
A875100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $38,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for the position, please click on "Apply Online" to begin the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Lori Chamberlain at lori.chamberlain@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Dr. Freya Mowat (mowat@wisc.edu).
Contact:
Lori Chamberlain
lori.mitchell@wisc.edu
608-263-5633
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-Terminal
Job Number:
236302-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. 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: Jun 21 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 15 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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