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Posted: 15-Mar-24
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
Categories:
Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 294876-AS
Job Summary: | Research in the Nance lab (https://nancelab.crb.wisc.edu ) utilizes the nematode C. elegans to investigate the formation and morphogenesis of organs during development. Current projects focus on development and function of the embryonic gonad, the acquisition of cell polarity, and how biological tubes form during development. The Research Specialist will combine live-imaging approaches, genetic analysis (including CRISPR gene editing), and cell and molecular biology methods to contribute to research projects in these areas. After initial training with the PI and other lab members, the Research Specialist will work independently, under the direction of the PI. |
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Responsibilities: | Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.
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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. |
Education: | Required |
Qualifications: | Applicants should ideally have previous laboratory research experience working with C. elegans or other genetic model organisms, as well as bench experience with molecular biology approaches. Candidates are expected to become independent research scientists who work well in a team environment, and should have outstanding time-management and organizational skills. This position is targeted for those planning to apply to graduate programs in the biological sciences who wish to gain additional laboratory research experience before doing so, including undergraduates completing their degree in Spring 2024. |
Work Type: | Full Time: 100% |
Appointment Type, Duration: | Terminal, 28 month appointment. |
Salary: | Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months) |
How to Apply: | To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please check on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter describing your experience, a CV and contact information for three professional references. |
Contact: | Kelly Moran |
Official Title: | Research Specialist(RE047) |
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Department(s): | A34-OVCR/CTR QUANT CELL IMAGING |
Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Terminal |
Job Number: | 294876-AS |
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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/ 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 . |
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