Position Summary:
The recently established, Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine at the School of Medicine and Public Health, is to lead a large-scale expansion of the University's activities in applied genomics and personalized medicine. The CHGPM's multifaceted application of genome sciences to clinical medicine encompasses basic, translational and clinical research as well as educational activities and community outreach. The Center now is entering a phase of rapid growth and is hiring a Human Genome Analyst for its Clinical Genomics Core.

UW-Madison has a robust human genetics/genomics community that supports the oldest and largest NIH-funded training graduate program in genetics, an MSc genetic counselling program, and ABMG-accredited fellowship programs. We benefit from a strong clinical and scientific infrastructure, including a 13-faculty clinical/metabolic genetics group, Departments of Medical Genetics and Genetics, the Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Waisman Center, the Genome Center of Wisconsin, and the UW Hospital and Clinics. In addition, over the next two years we expect to recruit 15+ new Center-affiliated faculty with expertise in human genomics and/or precision medicine. Members of the Center have access to all of the benefits of a preeminent public research university that is 6th in the nation in research funding. The University of Wisconsin is known for its beautiful lakeside setting in the capitol city of Madison that boasts a high quality of life with excellent schools, affordable housing, low crime, clean air and abundant recreational and cultural opportunities.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Degree and Area of Specialization:
An MD and/or PhD in human genetics/genomics or a related field is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
- A minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in a molecular diagnostics/genome analysis environment is strongly preferred.
- A strong research background in gene discovery is preferred.
- Robust interpersonal and organizational abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a talent for working independently and multitasking efficiently are expectations.

License or Certificate:
Applicants who are board-certified or board-eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics and by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics are preferred as well as applicants who hold equivalent foreign certification in molecular diagnostics.

Additional Information:
In addition to quantitative research skills, the successful applicant will also demonstrate competence in standard office productivity software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well as a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality.

Department(s):
A531900-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CTR HUM GENOMICS PREC MED

Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Please upload a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address your experience with the required and preferred criteria of the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.

Informal inquiries are welcome and can be sent to Cody Roekle, HR Business Partner for the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, at croekle@wisc.edu.

Contact:
Cody Roekle
croekle@wisc.edu
608-263-7676
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:
SENIOR SCIENTIST(E10BN) or ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN) or ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98154-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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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: Apr 3 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 23 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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