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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 63188

Working title:

ASSISTANT SCIENTIST-WAISMAN CENTER

Official title:

ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD in Biological or Biophysics Sciences.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Three years of post PhD experience in Neuroscience preferred. Experience required in electrophysiology, imaging, neural cell culture, molecular cloning, and manuscript preparation.

Principal duties:

The Assistant Scientist will be responsible for the design, implementation of experiments and analysis of data related to the function of neural cells that are generated from human embryonic stem (ES) and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. In particular, the scientist is expected to perform independently electrophysiological recording of cultured cells and brain slices and molecular imaging in addition to cell culture, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and molecular cloning. S/he will demonstrate an ability to organize work within a group, including the oversight of technicians and students within the laboratory. The Assistant Scientist will prepare manuscripts and oral presentations of the research for professional organizations or scholarly publications. S/he is expected to seek for independent research funding.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Occasional evening and weekend work.

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): GRAD/WAISMAN CENTER
Full time salary rate: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 17, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #63188 to

Melvin Ayala Phone: 608-263-9674
UW-Madison, Waisman CenterFax: N/A
1500 Highland AvenueEmail: ayala@waisman.wisc.edu
Madison WI 53705-2280

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