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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Location: MadisonWI 53705 Document ID: AC135-0MD4 Posted on: 2018-07-3107/31/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-08-30
 

SCIENTIST


Position Vacancy ID:
94101-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Scientist

Official Title:
SENIOR SCIENTIST(E10BN) or ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN) or ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Hiring Department:
A537700-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOMOLEC CHEM/BIOMOL CHM

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 05, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. or MD/PHD in the biochemical sciences with an emphasis on either biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, genetics, or related field required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Research experience in at least one of the following areas required: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics or immunology. Experience working with transgenic mouse colonies is required. Expertise in one or more of the following skills/techniques is required: Immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry, fluorescence or confocal imaging, mammalian cell culture, RNA an protein work, multicolor FACS analysis, FlowJo analysis, mouse models of disease/autoimmunity, prior experience on handling large data sets (RNAseq, proteomics). Recent Ph.D's as well as experienced candidates are welcomed to apply.

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
The Engin Laboratory is focused on understanding how stress response pathways play a role in beta cell pathology and diabetes. Current projects involve identifying the role of the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway in the development of type 1 diabetes. The work involves phenotyping the tissue specific mouse models of the UPR and mechanistic studies using cell culture, biochemical and immunological assays. More information about our research and publications can be found at enginlab.org. The ideal candidate is expected to be a creative, productive, and self-motivated individual with the ability to think critically, learn quickly, and function both independently and within a team.

Additional Information:


Contact:
Feyza Engin
fengin@wisc.edu
608-262-7796
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. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter which should address your experience with all of the applicable required qualifications, and three references.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Apr 5 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 31 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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