POSITION AVAILABLE:

Research Specialist, Academic Staff

Appointment type: Academic Staff

Department(s): VET M/CMPARTV BIOSCI'S

Full time salary rate: Minimum $28,524 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Term: This is a renewable appointment.

Appointment percent: 50% - 100%

Anticipated begin date: DECEMBER 13, 2010

Degree and area of specialization:
BS in Biological Sciences or related field

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

1-2 years work experience in cell and molecular biology and familiarity with mouse colony management is highly desirable

Principal duties:
Perform research related to embryonic development of the reproductive tract. Principal duties will include dissection of reproductive tracts from embryonic and postnatal mice, which will be processed for cellular, RNA, protein, and other means of molecular analysis. In addition, the specialist will perform cell culture with primary and other traditional cell lines. Other responsibilities will include purchasing laboratory supplies, maintaining laboratory experimental records, working and training animal care staff to maintain mouse colonies, and participation in regular lab meetings. Assist in conducting literature searches and preparing data for publication purposes.

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #66005 to:

Joan Jorgensen
School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Comparative Biosciences
2015 Linden Drive
Madison,WI 53706
Email: jsjorgensen@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-890-2337