The Harris lab is looking for a Scientist III to join the lab. This person will be integral to overseeing the Harris Lab, and will work in conjunction with the Lamming Lab. The candidate will help with day-to-day lab activities, animal care, grant and manuscript preparation, experiential design, onboarding and educating other lab members, and with regulatory items for the lab. They will help execute the mission of the MPSC and will require microsurgical skills.

The candidate will also work with Dr. Dudley Lamming in the Department of Medicine. Additional duties will include helping to run metabolic chambers, EchoMRI, and behavioral equipment as well as all other duties assigned. This candidate will work with pre and post-doctoral candidates.

• 15% Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research
• 35% Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials and, disseminates information to appropriate entities
• 5% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• 5% Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding
• 5% Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• 5% Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• 10% Implements novel microsurgical procedures and coordinates the training of future lab members
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

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Required
PhD

Required:
- At least 4 years of experience in a Scientist role
- Experience with grant writing
- Experience with publications

Preferred:
- Experience testing and developing novel drugs to targets

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Samantha Connell
slconnell2@wisc.edu
608-265-5311
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Scientist III(RE045)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/MIS

Academic Staff-Renewable

308189-AS

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