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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Research Specialist
Job Summary:
If you enjoy working with a team in an environment that fosters career development, this is the job for you. The Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a strategic individual with excellent scientific skills to join our team!
Dr. Amgad Hanna’s lab works on developing novel treatments for spinal cord injury and nerve regeneration. We are currently searching for a Research Specialist to conduct research including animal surgeries, animal care, data collecting, and literature research.
Additional Information:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurological Surgery, Hanna Lab
Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides outstanding care and treatment for patients with brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases, disorders, and injuries; advances neuroscience knowledge through basic and clinical research; and trains students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $45,879 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 SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
At least 1 year of laboratory or research experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience with general lab bench work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with animal handling and surgery.
Prior experience with immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry.
Prior experience with preparing study protocols and manuals of operations.
Prior experience preparing project reports, scientific manuscripts, and/or grant proposals.
Education:
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University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. [This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility OR This position is currently scheduled to end DATE and will require eligibility to work until that time]. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
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Contact Information:
KaBao Chang, kchang52@wisc.edu, 608-263-6062
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