RESEARCHER II

FilterRESEARCHER IIApply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/767/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=512104&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 251350-AS Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time Department: CALS/WCIC/WCICLocation: Madison Categories: Research Job Summary:Provides research expertise to fundamental and applied scientific research and solves problems in research development and applications to support the advancement of research.Focus is on hemp transformation efficiency improvements, analyzing transgenic or edited hemp plants, bioinformatic analysis, and producing new value-added traits that can provide new IP for the UW and ultimately create value for farmers and consumers.The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.About the Job:Researcher II (RE041) (https://www.hr.wisc.edu/pvl/?pvl=251350-372220) Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:Diversity and Inclusion (http://diversity.wisc.edu/) Education:PreferredMaster's DegreeQualifications:-2+ years in plant related research.-Plant tissue culture experience required.-Plant transformation or editing experience is preferred.-Hemp experience is preferred.COVID-19 Considerations:UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy:https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visithttps://covidresponse.wisc.edufor the most up-to-date information.Additional Information:-A period of evaluation will be required-A criminal background will be required-Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmDepartment(s):A077800-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/WCIC/WCICWork Type:Full Time: 100%This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum$50,060 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsHow to Apply:To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, cover letter and provide 3 references within the application.Contact:Justin Cavejustin.cave@wisc.edu608-263-3715Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (SeeRELAYSERVICE (http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/) for further information. )Official Title:Researcher II(RE041)Employment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:251350-ASThe University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).TheAnnual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://jobs.wisc.edu/asr) contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact theUniversity of Wisconsin Police Department (uwpolice@mhub.uwpd.wisc.edu) .Applications Open: Jan 19 2022 Central Standard TimeApplications Close: Feb 2 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time