Scientist I

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile:Scientist I Job Summary: The Cryns and Anderson labs are recruiting a Scientist to join their team to focus on multiple federally funded projects (NIH and Department of Defense) that examine the role of phosphoinositide signaling and methionine metabolism in cancer. This individual will lead and conduct mouse models of breast cancer (patient-derived xenograft, xenograft and syngeneic) to examine how phosphoinositides and methionine regulate tumor growth and metastasis. As such, experience with cancer mouse models is essential. Specific responsibilities include tumor inoculation, drug delivery (oral and intraperitoneal), tumor imaging, necropsy and molecular analyses of tumors (e.g., immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry and proximity ligation assays). This Scientist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of translational cancer researchers that includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs and other Scientists. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Terminal, 24 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. Key Job Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures Attends and assists with the facilitation of... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. 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/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/9CAFAE62C2CC45F2