Research Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medical Physics seeks a Research Professor to join a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative research team dedicated to developing, validating, and clinically translating protein- and pathway-based biomarkers that measure core biological mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, including protein aggregation and other disease-associated molecular processes. This position leads cutting-edge translational research with a direct emphasis on developing novel biomarkers contributing to dementia. The Research Professor will lead the discovery, design, validation, and translation of molecular biomarkers using complementary approaches that may include molecular imaging, immunoassay, proteomic, biochemical, and other molecular platforms. This position will focus on high quality research. The successful candidate is expected to secure and sustain extramural funding to cover at least 95% of their total salary and associated fringe benefits from sources external to the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and the home unit. This position is part-time, 50% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Requirements

Proven expertise in the discovery, development, and validation of novel molecular biomarkers targeting the core underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
Demonstrated expertise in biomarkers relevant to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, Parkinsonian disorders, and/or other proteinopathy-associated neurodegenerative diseases
Minimum of eight years postdoctoral experience in academic and/or biopharmaceutical/industry environments.
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary biomarker development programs involving academic and/or industry collaborators, including responsibility for scientific strategy and translational implementation.
Proven history as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on competitive extramural research funding, including federal, foundation, industry, or equivalent international sources.
Record of scientific impact demonstrated through high-impact, peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly contributions
Experience mentoring scientists and leading multidisciplinary research teams.
PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical science field required.

Responsibilities

Secures intramural and extramural funding through grants to establish financial independence for research program(s)
Formulates and directs research program scientific and technical processes and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established financial, ethical, and administrative requirements and standards
Supervises the day-to-day operational activities of research program staff
Develops and publishes research content in peer-reviewed publications, presents materials at conferences, participates as an editor for publications, and/or participates in committees