RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job no: 235797-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/MEDICINE/HEM-ONC
Location: Madison
Categories: Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

We are seeking a candidate who will assist our ongoing research directed towards understanding the mechanisms of targeted therapeutic resistance in pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancer. The candidate will perform supervised work on a project employing patient-derived organoids by conducting bench research experiments and analyses. The candidate will be expected to help prepare experimental results for presentation and publication.

The Research Specialist position will work with the Principal Investigator of Center of Human Genomics and Precision Medicine in the UW Laboratory of Jeremy Kratz MD at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself and 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.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

At least 1 year of experience working in a research lab with animals is required. Experience with basic laboratory procedures such including cell biology/culture, microscopy is preferred.

Additional Information:

Required:
- Outstanding planning, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others

The ideal candidate will have a keen intellectual interest in the science behind the projects and a demonstrated commitment to increasing background knowledge about their work.

Department(s):

A534260-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/HEM-ONC

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $42,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Click on the '' button to get started. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a resume and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

Contact:

Jeremy Kratz
jkratz2@wisc.edu
608-265-9049
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:

235797-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: Jun 22 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 12 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time