Position Summary:
The successful candidate must have technical and interpersonal skills to communicate with other scientists and administrators nationally and internationally. Experience in oral presentations, writing reports, proposals and technical publications are required. Must be fluent in English. Familiarity with Tier 1 select agent regulation compliance requirements, state and federal organizations, and universities and the ability to attract extramural funding from grant agencies and industry is expected.

The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

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:
Ph.D. in microbiology, food science or closely related field

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
*5 years' experience in food microbiology and safety research and hazard assessments required; 8-10 years' experience preferred
*Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Select Agent approval
*Must be able to pass and maintain annual Tier 1 Select Agent Authorization for access
*Must have extensive and relevant experience with Clostridium botulinum and with microbial challenge studies for
processing and formulation control in foods
*Authored or co-authored at least 5 articles in refereed journals, post degree; or authored or co-authored one major scholarly work, post degree preferred

Additional Information:
Title prefix is dependent on relevant work experience.

Department(s):
A073850-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/FOOD RES INSTITUTE/FRI

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $53,467 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:
Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 98116. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system.

To begin the applications process, please click on: "Apply Now"
Applicants should upload cover letter and CV. Additionally, contact information for three references should be provided.

Contact:
Kathleen Glass
kglass@wisc.edu
608-263-6935
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)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98116-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://oed.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).

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Applications Open: Apr 16 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 1 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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