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The Electrophysiology Core at the Waisman Center will provide a range of electrophysiology recording services to investigators, including whole cell patch clamp recording and field recording in both cultured cells/brain slices and acute brain slices. The Researcher will provide technical expertise, collect and analyze data, conduct experiments and prepare results for publication.

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Required
PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology or a related field.

A strong foundation in electrophysiological recording techniques (whole cell patch clamp recording in cultured neurons and/or acute/cultured brain slices) is required, which ideally should be demonstrated by publishing at least one peer-reviewed research article in an internationally recognized journal as the first author.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $66,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and skills. Employees in this position
can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts and retirement benefits.

Applicants for this position will be considered for titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.

Must complete HIPAA training and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references including contact information.

Melissa Henning
melissa.henning@wisc.edu
608-890-1388
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Researcher I(RE040) or Researcher II(RE041) or Researcher III(RE042)

A34-OVCR/WAISMAN/WAISMAN

Academic Staff-Renewable

302974-AS

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