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Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Pathobiological Sciences
Salary: $42,000 annual, depending on qualifications
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: Immediate
Contact Name/Address: Vickie Groth, 575 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Contact Phone: 608-262-2019
Contact Email: vgroth@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
Contact Fax: 608-262-9641
Requirements: A PhD, MD or DVM with relevant research background is required. Desired specializations include bioinformatics, computational biology or other related fields. The ideal candidate is a creative, productive and self-motivated individual with the ability to think critically, learn quickly and function both independently and within a team. Strong basic laboratory skills and good technique are pluses, and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are essential. To be considered, candidates must be eligible for Select Agent clearance and be willing to attain certification to work in biosafety level 3 (BSL3) containment facilities after being hired. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: 0-5 years of post-doctoral training is required. Candidates should have verifiable experience working with high through-put datasets, which may include RNAi screens or various types of ?omics analyses (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics/lipidomics). Wet lab (i.e., bench) experience is desirable but not required; however, a strong desire to learn and apply wet lab techniques, including cell culture and in vivo models of infection, is essential. To apply, please email a CV, a letter of interest, up to three reprints, and the names of three references to Ms. Vickie Groth (vgroth@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu). Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties: The Kawaoka Laboratory, located at the state-of-the-art Influenza Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studies negative-sense RNA viruses including highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and Ebola virus. One of our main objectives is to determine how these viruses cause lethal infections in humans. To do this, we are using a systems biology approach that encompasses measuring different parameters of infection (including virus-specific and host-specific properties), using computational methods to model these data and make predictions about critical determinants of pathogenicity/lethality, and validating predictions using cell culture and in vivo model systems. Ultimately, this work aims to clarify mechanisms of viral pathogenicity and obtain information that can be used to develop improved treatment strategies. Currently, we have an opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher interested in joining a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional collaborative team comprising scientists with expertise in virology, high through-put analysis methods, and computational modeling of biological systems. The individual hired for this position will assist in highly structured experiments to collect cell culture and mouse tissue samples for high through-put analysis, examine and compare high through-put datasets and computational models to develop hypotheses and prioritize targets for follow-up studies, and perform follow-up validation experiments in cell culture and mouse models. Other duties will include participation in meetings with collaborators, preparation of data reports, data presentations, and manuscript preparation.
Deadline: 8/15/2013
Title: Research Intern
Contact Department: Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Salary: $28,000-$32,000
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: ASAP-December 2013 or later
Contact Name/Address: Michael D. Samuel, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, 204 Russell Labs, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706
Contact Phone: 608-263-6882
Contact Email: mdsamuel@wisc.edu
Requirements:
- Recent completion of a Bachelors or Masters degree (within the last year) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field with one or more years of laboratory experience.
- Experience with molecular biology and biochemical and/or immunological assays desirable but not essential.
- Interest in environmental sciences, ecology, or wildlife disease preferred but not essential.
- Commitment to learning and advancing scientific discovery.
- Willingness to work both independently and with the scientific team.
- Willingness to embrace and utilize new or unfamiliar laboratory techniques.
- Candidates are required to have completed their degree within the last twelve months; exceptions to this requirement are not permitted.
Job Duties: Naturally occurring botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) pose a significant threat to wildlife health. Enhanced BoNT detection assays are needed to understand BoNT function, to determine environmental pathways by which BoNTs are ingested by wildlife and to elucidate biotic and abiotic factors that affect BoNT outbreaks. This project is designed to address these needs and to facilitate additional botulism-related research by developing a unique set of assays for detection of BoNTs. This position is offered at University of Wisconsin - Madison in collaboration with the US Geological Survey - National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) and BioSentinel Inc (BioSentinel), a privately held company founded to develop novel research tools for bio-defense, pharmaceutical and ecology research. Tools developed through this project will have utility for studying avian botulism, a resurgent threat to the health of Great Lakes bird populations. We are seeking a research intern to join our collaborative research and development team in Madison, WI. The scientist will be responsible for developing, under supervision, in vitro assays for detecting BoNT serotypes C and E, and for utilizing these assays to detect BoNT in animal tissues and environmental samples. The incumbent will be expected to execute laboratory experiments and report results to supervisors. The ability to execute experimental protocols independently and a willingness to learn assay development strategies while embracing new techniques are essential. Work for this project will be carried out in close collaboration and with technical guidance from NWHC and BioSentinel research directors.
Deadline: 7/1/2013
Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Biochemistry/Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
Salary: $36,000-43,000, depending on experience
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: 9/1/2013-8/31/2015 (with possible extension)
Contact Name/Address: John Ralph, Dept. Biochemistry and the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Enzyme Institute, Room 546, 1710 University Ave Madison, WI 53726-4087
Contact Phone: 608-890-2429
Contact Email: jralph@wisc.edu
Requirements: Experienced postdoctoral synthetic organic and analytical chemist needed to work on projects aimed at altering plant cell wall biosynthesis. Focus is on the aromatics and the lignin component. The incumbent will be involved in synthesizing precursors and products explore the cell wall biosynthesis mechanisms, and designing/improving and applying analytical methods [degradative methods followed by GC- and LC-MS, NMR (on products or on the whole cell wall], to search for crucial components of interest in the cell wall. In particular are components that the collaborative group is attempting to engineer into the wall. Candidates with prior experience in lignin chemistry and analysis are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have co-authored one or more peer reviewed publications in reputable international journals, and will be familiar with synthetic organic chemistry methods and instrumental structural analysis methods. Note: given the imminent starting date, applicants who are US citizens or have US work visas will be given priority.
Job Duties: The chemist will perform mostly small-scale syntheses of phenolics, and collaborate with researchers engaged in structurally analyzing transgenic plants with altered cell walls, many of our design. This person will also contribute to the design of experiments relying on expertise in the subject and by reading scientific literature and extracting relevant information. They will prepare results for publication in scientific journals and presentation at various meetings.
Deadline: 9/1/2013
Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Biochemistry
Salary: $36,000 minimum
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: ASAP-8/31/2014 (with possible extension)
Contact Name/Address: John Ralph, Dept. Biochemistry and the DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Enzyme Institute, Room 546, 1710 University Ave Madison, WI 53726-4087
Contact Phone: 608-890-2429
Contact Email: jralph@wisc.edu
Requirements: Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; demonstrated expertise in organic synthesis. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Demonstrated work experience (beyond Ph.D. study) in a research laboratory is advantageous. The following lab skills are expected, particularly:
- Demonstrated skill in organic synthesis.
- Familiarity/skill with general laboratory methods (including skill in performing analytical chemistry procedures, preparation of buffers and reagents, general lab (organic) chemistry) and a knowledge of the principles and practices of basic science.
- A familiarity with NMR and other methods for structural characterization of organic compounds.
- Ability to operate specialized equipment such as chromatographs (including for polymer molecular weight determination) and spectrometers is desirable, although instruction will be given.
- Ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, databases and, most importantly, graphics.
- Knowledge of plant chemistry/biochemistry is a definite asset.
Job Duties: The Ralph laboratory works on lignin biosynthesis, including delineation of the pathways of monolignol synthesis, lignin chemistry, and lignin reactions. They have also defined the chemical effects of perturbing lignin biosynthesis, and extensions of this work are aimed at redesigning lignins to be more readily degraded. To that end, the group develops synthetic methods for biosynthetic products, precursors, intermediates, molecular markers, cell wall model compounds, etc. The successful candidate will have an important supporting role in the Biochemistry Department, and work on a Department of Energy grant. This person will be responsible for devising synthetic methods for the various required compounds, and for carrying out such syntheses at the required scale, as well as for devising a relatively simple, robust and diagnostic method to provide cross-coupling propensities for all combinations of the known monomers and polymer end- units and for new monomers as they are conceived and need testing for their compatibility with lignification. Work will involve synthesizing and immobilizing lignin monomers and oligomers onto polymeric substrates (including proteins for raising antibodies) and delineating the radical cross-coupling propensities with normal and novel lignin monomers. Characterization will be by GC-MS, LC-MS, and NMR. This person will also contribute to the design of experiments relying on expertise in the subject and by reading scientific literature and extracting relevant information. They will prepare results for publication in scientific journals and presentation at various meetings.
Deadline: 8/1/2013
Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Biochemistry
Salary: NIH NRSA stipend levels
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: 5/1/13-3/31/15
Contact Name/Address: Samuel Butcher, PhD, 433 Babcock Drive, Madison WI 53706 or Nathan Sherer, Ph.D., 501A Bock Laboratories, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706
Contact Phone: 608-263-3890
Contact Email: sebutcher@wisc.edu, nsherer@wisc.edu
Requirements: Ph.D. in virology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related area
Job Duties: A Research Associate position is available in the Butcher and Sherer research groups in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The successful candidate will join an NIH-funded research program focusing on how the HIV-1 gag-pol frameshift site regulates viral gene expression (http://www.biochem.wisc.edu/faculty/butcher/default.aspx). The Research Associate will join a collaborative project that employs a multidisciplinary approach, using biochemistry and live cell imaging to understand how HIV gene expression is controlled by frameshifting. The successful candidate will have access to a highly dynamic and stimulating working environment, state-of-the-art facilities and expert technical support. The applicant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, with experience in virology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry or a related area. If interested, please send a CV, publication list, and names and contact details of at least two references via email to Dr. Sam Butcher (sebutcher@wisc.edu) or Dr. Nathan Sherer (nsherer@wisc.edu). Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Deadline: None
Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Medicine, Hematology/Oncology
Salary: NIH NRSA stipend levels
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: July 1, 2013
Contact Name/Address: Lixin Rui, PhD Assistant Professor Hematology/Oncology WIMR 1111 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53705
Contact Phone: (608) 265-8525
Contact Email: lrui@medicine.wisc.edu
Requirements: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cellular biology or related area.
Job Duties: A Research Associate position is available in the Lymphoma Biology laboratory, a new research group in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. The successful candidate will join a program of translational research focusing on lymphoid malignancies (http://www2.medicine.wisc.edu/home/people-search/people/staff/4456/Rui_Lixin/). The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach, using biochemistry, RNA interference, DNA microarray, next-generation sequencing and systems biology methods, to understand how Janus kinase signaling contributes to lymphomagenesis, with an outlook on therapeutic applications. The successful candidate will have access to a highly dynamic and stimulating working environment, state-of-the-art facilities and expert technical support. The successful applicant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, with experience in molecular and cellular biology or a related area. If interested, please send a CV, publication list and names and contact details of at least two references via e-mail to Dr. Lixin Rui (lrui@medicine.wisc.edu). Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Deadline: 6/30/2013
Title: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Contact Department: Waisman Center and Neuroscience
Salary: NIH standard
Percent Time: 100%
Begin/End Dates: immediately
Contact Name/Address: Xinyu Zhao
Contact Phone: 608-263-9906
Contact Email: xzhao69@wisc.edu
Requirements: This postdoctoral fellow position is for a highly motivated NEW PhD graduate who aims to develop an independent research career. The person needs to have strong background in molecular biology and genetics. If interested, please email your cover letter stating career goals, CV, contact information of at least 3 references and electronic (PDF) files of representative first-authored publications to Dr. Xinyu Zhao: xzhao69@wisc.edu.
Job Duties: Experience in stem cell biology, neuroscience, and/or genome-wide analysis is a plus. The person should have published first-authored primary research papers in internationally recognized journals during PhD training. In addition to leading research projects, the person will receive trainings that are critical for future science jobs, including grant/fellowship application and student supervision.
Deadline: open until filled