The Gasch Lab within the UW-Madison Center for Genomic Science Innovation (CGSI) and the Department of Medical Genetics seeks an ambitious and highly motivated Scientist I to support research to the Gasch Lab. The successful candidate will lead and conduct genomic and molecular analysis in yeast and human tissue culture to study impacts of gene overexpression on aging and physiology. Work will include genomic analysis of transcriptomes and translational stress, ribosome footprinting, microscopy analysis of proteostasis stress, among other molecular techniques. The successful candidate will oversee the work, supervise undergraduate students, lead writing of manuscripts for publication, assist in grant writing, and contribute to the overall vision of the project. In addition to genomic and molecular analysis using a budding yeast model, this staff position will help to establish a tissue culture system in the Gasch Lab; thus, a candidate with the right expertise in genomics, yeast molecular biology, and human tissue culture is essential.

Responsibilities: Identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs research, and helps to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.

15% Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
20% Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
10% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
15% Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
10% Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
15% Writes manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
5% Contributes to writing and amending laboratory protocols to maintain compliance.

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Education:

Required

PhD in Genetics, Genomics, or related area.

Qualifications:

Well qualified candidates will have the required qualifications:

At least 4 years experience doing genomic research, including but not limited to experimental design, RNA/DNA library preparation, pooled-mutant library screening, data processing of genomic reads and data, and extensive experience with computational analysis of genomic datasets, including statistical analysis and informatic approaches including data clustering.
At least 4 years experience with yeast genetics and molecular biology and also with human tissue culture maintenance and experimentation, including management of tissue culturing systems.
Excellent oral/written communication skills, organization and multi-tasking skills, interpersonal skills, and a proven record of working effectively as a team member. They should have a past history of scientific publication including first-authored reviewed publications.

Well qualified candidates will have the preferred qualifications:

Experience in fluorescence microscopy, ribosome profiling, and cellular assays related to aging /proteostasis stress is desirable.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $46,016 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending On Qualifications

The minimum salary for a Scientist I position is $46,016 annually. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample to determine the best-qualified applicants.

Contact:

Jennifer Reed

jlreed5@wisc.edu

608-262-3978

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Scientist I(RE043)

Department(s):

A34-VCRGE/BIOTECH/GENOMICS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

290495-AS

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