Cancer Research Scientist I: Mouse Models Onsite

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Scientist I to lead mouse models of breast cancer and conduct translational cancer research under NIH and DoD-funded projects. The successful candidate will perform tumor inoculation, drug delivery, imaging, necropsy, and molecular analyses to understand phosphoinositide signaling and methionine metabolism in tumor growth and metastasis.

This onsite role requires a PhD in a related field, experience with cancer models, and collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Experience with animal models of cancer.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology.
• Experience with cell biology and biochemical approaches.
• Experience with statistical analysis of research data.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility.
• 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.

Skills

Animal models

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemical approaches

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Genetics, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Tools

Immunoblotting

Immunohistochemistry

Proximity ligation assays

Job description

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Scientist I to lead mouse models of breast cancer and conduct translational cancer research under NIH and DoD-funded projects. The successful candidate will perform tumor inoculation, drug delivery, imaging, necropsy, and molecular analyses to understand phosphoinositide signaling and methionine metabolism in tumor growth and metastasis.

This onsite role requires a PhD in a related field, experience with cancer models, and collaboration within a