"Scientist for Radiopharmaceutical Development"

Job Details

Salary: The starting salary for the position is $80,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Scientist III

Job Duties: The Department of Pathology offers a novel opportunity for a Scientist III to work in the laboratory of Dr. Aaron LeBeau. This is an exciting research program that will promote intellectual growth in addition to learning invaluable skills for biotechnology.

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
• Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, LeBeau Lab

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children’s, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula.

Madison, often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.

Compensation: Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications: Must have four years of postdoctoral experience and experience working with radioactivity

Preferred Qualifications: Experience expressing and purifying antibodies is preferred

Education: Ph.D. in chemistry, molecular biology, or related field is required

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Cover Letter and Resume. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Contact Information: Tia Seguin, tia.seguin@wisc.edu, 608-263-3731