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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Scientist IJob Duties:
The Herzfeld lab in the Department of Neuroscience is seeking a highly motivated and skilled neurophysiologist to design and execute extracellular neurophysiological experiments in awake behaving nonhuman primates. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge systems neuroscience research that advances our understanding of neural circuit function during behavior. The Scientist will work closely with the principal investigator and collaborators to develop and optimize experimental protocols perform large-scale neural recordings and carry out sophisticated data analyses. The Scientist will also play a key role in disseminating research findings through scientific publications conference presentations and grant writing.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- 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 scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- Collects and analyzes research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
Remote/Partial/Onsite
This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Neuroscience Herzfeld Lab
The Department of Neuroscience has a longstanding tradition of excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Our faculty are experts in cellular molecular and systems neuroscience performing basic research extending from gene expression to system functions. Research focus areas including ion channels signal transduction chromatin biology synaptic transmission and plasticity neural development and circuit formation degeneration and regeneration sensory and motor processing circuit functions perception and sensorimotor integration neural computation and theory and human evolution. The departments foundation in basic sciences informs translational research addressing grand challenges in neurodevelopmental disorders and aging diseases of excitability including epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmia and cognitive and sensorimotor dysfunction. The Department offers a stimulating collaborative and inclusive environment for research training and education.
Compensation:
The starting salary for this position is $60000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications:
Experience with extracellular neurophysiological recordings in awake animals
Proficiency in experimental design and execution
Proficiency in computational analysis and coding
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with nonhuman primates
Experience with optogenetics in any animal model
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of scientists
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education:
Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related discipline required.
Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or a similar field will be given first consideration.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
David Herzfeld Assistant Professor
Department of Neuroscience
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Employment Type
Full-Time
