Scientist I

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

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Scientist I

Job Summary:

The Cryns and Anderson labs are recruiting a Scientist to join their team to focus on multiple federally funded projects (NIH and Department of Defense) that examine the role of phosphoinositide signaling and methionine metabolism in cancer. This individual will lead and conduct mouse models of breast cancer (patient-derived xenograft, xenograft and syngeneic) to examine how phosphoinositides and methionine regulate tumor growth and metastasis. As such, experience with cancer mouse models is essential. Specific responsibilities include tumor inoculation, drug delivery (oral and intraperitoneal), tumor imaging, necropsy and molecular analyses of tumors (e.g., immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry and proximity ligation assays). This Scientist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of translational cancer researchers that includes undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs and other Scientists.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Terminal, 24 month appointment.
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Key Job 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

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, in the Operational Area of Cancer and Aging Research

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Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $73,795 annually; 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 Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

Experience with animal models of cancer

Experience of molecular and cellular biology

Experience with cell biology and biochemical approaches

Experience with statistical analysis of research data

Education:

PhD in Genetics, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or closely related field is required by the start date of the position.

Contact Information:

Richard Anderson , PhD, [e-mail]

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