Biophysics Scientist I

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
Job Summary: Prof. Filiz Yesilkoy's group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a biophysics research scientist position to join our team. This position will involve close collaboration with other research groups at UW-Madison as part of the PANTHER Program, which focuses on studying traumatic brain injuries. The candidate will contribute to efforts aimed at defining neural impact tolerances and identifying injury-associated biochemical markers at the cellular and subcellular levels. The successful candidate will be expected to independently process and analyze images and data using modern statistical methods, collaborate on scientific publications, and contribute to literature reviews. The candidate will be customizing data analysis tools and writing scientific papers. Responsibilities: Scientist I (RE043) Scientist II (RE044) 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 Education: Required PhD Focus in biophysics or closely related field required. Qualifications: Required -Minimum 4 years of research experience post PhD degree in biophysics, medical physics, neurophysiology or closely related field -Minimum 4 years of experience in working with and customizing data analysis tools -Proven track record of publishing scientific papers Preferred -Experience in electrophysiological studies of ion channels in cell membranes, biochemical imaging techniques, and traumatic brain injury research Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. Contact: Mondira Saha-Muldowney mondira.sahamuldowney@wisc.edu 608-265-2385 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044) Department(s): A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/BIOMEDICAL ENGR Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 312667-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here 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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 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 the University of Wisconsin Police Department.