Epigenetics & Sarcoma Research Scientist I

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Scientist I to join the Denu Lab at UW Carbone Cancer Center. The role involves epigenetic and transcriptional studies of sarcoma using patient-derived cell lines, xenograft and mouse models, and state-of-the-art techniques such as CUTRUN, ATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics.

PhD required; work onsite at the campus with a flexible schedule. The position emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and contributions to scholarly publications in cancer

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning).
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

MS Office 365

Education

PhD in biology or related field

Tools

CUTRUN

ChIP-seq

ATAC-seq

NGS

Single-cell sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Mouse handling

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Scientist I to join the Denu Lab at UW Carbone Cancer Center. The role involves epigenetic and transcriptional studies of sarcoma using patient-derived cell lines, xenograft and mouse models, and state-of-the-art techniques such as CUTRUN, ATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics.

PhD required; work onsite at the campus with a flexible schedule. The position emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and contributions to scholarly publications in cancer