Research Specialist

RESEARCH SPECIALIST Job no: 222766-AS Work type: Staff-Full Time Department: SMPH/NEUROSCIENCE Location: Madison Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific Position Summary: We are looking for a highly responsible, organized and motivated individual to be an active participant in research directed at furthering our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying higher order cognitive functions and sensorimotor processes, as well as understanding the effects of vagus nerve stimulation on intestinal inflammation.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities.

As such, we strongly encourage applicants from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties: List of Duties Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background
– people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Degree and Area of Specialization: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, including biology-related fields, Psychology, Behavioral or Physical Sciences, Engineering, or other related field required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: Prior working experience with animals, knowledge of behavioral training methods, imaging data analysis, computer skills (e.g.

familiarity with Matlab), and standard microbiology laboratory techniques are preferred but not required.

Ability and desire to learn new things, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting are required.

Department(s): A536200-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROSCIENCE Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $32,056 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Instructions to Applicants: To begin the application process 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 relevant to the position.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Contact: Luis Populin lpopulinwisc.edu 608-265-6451 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

) Official Title: RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN) Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 222766-AS The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures.

As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020.

Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same.

For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check.

It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.

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Applications Open: Apr 22 2020 Central Daylight Time Applications Close: May 8 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time