Scientist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I will work in the laboratory of Principal Investigator Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph.D., at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant. The Denu Research Group studies epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma using patient-derived cell line and xenograft models, mouse models, epigenetic techniques, single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics and epigenomics, and basic cell and molecular biology techniques. The group aims to translate its findings into clinical trials to improve sarcoma treatment. The role involves collaborative work with other investigators on joint research projects. The work is expected to contribute to scholarly work published in scientific journals. The position is onsite at a designated campus work location, with a flexible schedule determined at the time of hire. The position requires a Ph.D.; a focus in biology is preferred.

Requirements

Experience with cell culture.
Experience with molecular biology techniques, such as western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, and molecular cloning.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ph.D. required.

Nice To Haves

A focus in biology.
Previous experience in epigenetic methods, such as CUT&RUN, ChIP-seq, or ATAC-seq.
Previous experience in next-generation sequencing, single-cell, and/or spatial experiments and analyses.
Previous experience in mouse handling or modeling.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying research problems and developing research methodologies and procedures.
Attend and assist with facilitating scholarly events and presentations to support professional development and dissemination of research information.
Collect and analyze research data, conduct experiments and interviews, and document results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility.
Write or assist in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports and materials, and disseminate information to appropriate entities.
Serve as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area.
Collaborate with other investigators on joint projects; work is expected to contribute to scholarly publications.