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Job Summary: The Scientist will work with the Principal Investigator in research related to hematopoiesis and inherited predisposition to bone marrow failure and cancer in the NIH and Dept of Defense funded laboratory of Dr. Jane Churpek at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and Wisconsin Blood Cancer Research Institute. Research includes testing the mechanistic and pathological consequences of rare inherited or acquired genetic variants identified in humans on hematopoiesis and blood cancer development with focused attention on gene by exposure and gene by environment effects. Studies will be conducted using cell line, mouse models, and human samples. Collaborations with other laboratories and investigators within the Department and outside institutions are routine. Involvement in these activities is expected to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific journals and presented at national and international meetings.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 
Responsibilities: 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.
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Education: Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field required.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant postdoctoral or other equivalent laboratory experience
- Strong molecular biology and/or molecular genetics bench skills
- Ability to guide students and trainees on how to perform and trouble shoot experiments at the bench
- Excellent scientific, record-keeping, attention to detail, and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant postdoctoral or other equivalent laboratory experience
- Experience in research involving hematopoiesis and/or stem cell biology
- Experience with gene editing is ideal
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent working knowledge of basic biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and computer skills.
- Experience with next generation sequencing datasets and R or python coding is ideal.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are essential
Work Type: Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable

Salary: Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information: - Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.
-Work involves exposure to human blood products and tissue samples, animal blood products and tissue.
- Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly encouraged at the time of hire.
-TB testing and a Caregiver Background Check will be required at the time of employment. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial Caregiver Check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.
- Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
How to Apply: To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, detail your experience:
- Years of relevant postdoctoral or other equivalent laboratory experience
- Identifying your proficiency with molecular biology and/or molecular genetics bench skills
- Detailing prior experience with hematopoiesis, gene editing, and/or NGS datasets
- Demonstrating and guiding students and trainees on how to perform and trouble shoot experiments
- Highlighting your excellent scientific, record-keeping, attention to detail, and problem solving skills
- During the recruitment process you may be asked to supply three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact: Devonne Tucker
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Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title: Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044)

Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number: 288522-AS

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.
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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. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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