Research Associate (Postdoc)

Position Requirements: The candidate will work in a funded research project using mouse models of Down syndrome. The position requires a PhD in the biological sciences or related field, including but not limited to neuroscience, molecular biology, cellular biology, developmental biology, communication sciences & disorders, biomedical engineering. Applicants are also required to have expertise in one or more of the following: microscopy, gene expression assays, RNA-Seq, tissue analysis, muscle physiology, vertebrate animal work.

Position Duties: This position will be dedicated to studies of tongue function in a mouse model of Down syndrome at young ages, and/or studies related to swallowing function in mouse models of Down syndrome at adult and old ages. The selected candidate(s) will work closely with Dr. Tiffany Glass, as well as in collaboration with Dr. Nadine Connor and/or Dr. John Russell.

Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit a cover letter describing your background, research interests, and career goals, CV, and contact information for three professional references to:
Dr. Tiffany Glass, glass@surgery.wisc.edu. Include your name and ‘Postdoctoral application’ in the email subject line heading.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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/