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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 59727

Working title:

Scientist

Official title:

SENIOR SCIENTIST(E10BN) or ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN) or ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD in a relevant scientific field, such as Plant Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics or Biochemistry.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

The ideal candidate will have had 5 or more years of demonstrated innovation & productivity in plant developmental biology. Preference will be given to persons with expertise in one or more of the core research areas associated with the Patterson lab; (1) cell cell adehesion, (2) secretory pathyway or membrane trafficking, (3) floral organ abscission, (4) cell wall & cell division, & (5) hormone signaling. Extensive experience with microscopy & molecular biology required. Problem-solving ability in the execution of the above expertise areas required. Ability to work as a team member along with written & spoken presentation skills required.

Principal duties:

This position will provide innovation, leadership & lab management for ongoing research projects indicated above in the Patterson laboratory. Specifically, this person will design research methodologies, provide guidance & problem solving for lab members as well as conduct independent research on secretory proteins.

In addition, this position will be responsible for publishing research in one or more of the areas indicated in the area of relevant work experience category above. This position will have the responsibility for developing & fostering high-value collaborations. Supervision of junior staff members & graduate students will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): AG&LSC/HORTICULTURE
Full time salary rate: Minimum $39,270 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 50% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: SEPTEMBER 02, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 28, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Send cover letter & resume referring to PVL 59727 to Sara Patterson, UW-Madison, Horticulture, 1575 Linden Dr., Rm. 486, Madison, WI 53706 email: spatters@wisc.edu

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59727 to

Sara Patterson Phone: 608-262-1490
UW-Madison, Horticulture TTY: 608-263-2473
1575 Linden Dr. Fax: 608-262-4743
Madison, WI 53706 Email: spatters@wisc.edu