Postdoctoral position in Forward BIO (UW-Madison)

About the role

The listing does not include all postdoctoral or research intern vacancies at UW–Madison. These positions are not required to be posted here, but this website is offered as an aid to both departments and applicants.

Responsibilities

• Postdoc appointments are held by individuals who are continuing training after receipt of the doctorate. There are two types of postdoc appointments at UW–Madison: Service appointments with the title Research Associate, and Non-Service appointments with the title Postdoctoral Fellow or Postdoctoral Trainee. The distinction between service and non-service appointments is outlined in the Non-Service Appointments policy.
• A Research Intern is an employee who typically is continuing training after receipt of a bachelor’s or master’s degree, rather than a doctorate.
• A Postgraduate Trainee is a graduate of an accredited medical school (or other appropriate health science professional school) who is in postgraduate training administered through one of the following schools: School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, or School of Veterinary Medicine.

Requirements

• Postdoc: PhD and or MD, DO degrees with research focus in the presentation, treatment, and mechanisms relevant to psychopathology and other stress-related disorders.
• Research Intern: BS or MS in Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related fields.
• Research Associate: PhD in Computational neuroscience, Computer science, Philosophy or areas related to Consciousness science; Preferred skills: Python programming, familiarity with neural networks and agentic AI, and/or academic philosophy writing; Expertise: Familiarity with consciousness science methods and frameworks, Theories of consciousness (especially Integrated Information Theory), and/or Philosophy of mind.
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Postdoctoral and post-master’s candidates interested in tackling science and policy challenges related to increasing coastal community resilience across the Great Lakes region.

Qualifications

• Postdoc: -PhD in Computational neuroscience, Computer science, Philosophy or areas related to Consciousness science -Preferred skills: Python programming, familiarity with neural networks and agentic AI, and/or academic philosophy writing -Expertise: Familiarity with consciousness science methods and frameworks, Theories of consciousness (especially Integrated Information Theory), and/or Philosophy of mind
• Research Intern: -BS or MS in Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related fields
• Research Associate: -PhD in Computational neuroscience, Computer science, Philosophy or areas related to Consciousness science -Preferred skills: Python programming, familiarity with neural networks and agentic AI, and/or academic philosophy writing -Expertise: Familiarity with consciousness science methods and frameworks, Theories of consciousness (especially Integrated Information Theory), and/or Philosophy of mind
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: -Postdoctoral and post-master’s candidates interested in tackling science and policy challenges related to increasing coastal community resilience across the Great Lakes region.

Skills

• Python programming, familiarity with neural networks and agentic AI, and/or academic philosophy writing.
• Familiarity with consciousness science methods and frameworks, Theories of consciousness (especially Integrated Information Theory), and/or Philosophy of mind.

Benefits

• Postdoc: The University of Wisconsin offers excellent benefits. Salary is based on research experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with a possibility of extension.
• Research Intern: Full benefits.
• Research Associate: The University of Wisconsin offers excellent benefits.
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Flexibility for the Fellow to pursue projects and opportunities that align with their interests and provide benefits to the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Pay

• Postdoc: $65,000
• Research Intern: $38K/year + full benefits
• Research Associate: $65,000
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Salary varies based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Postdoc: Initial appointment is for 1 year with a possibility of extension.
• Research Intern: Not specified.
• Research Associate: Initial appointment is for 1 year with a possibility of extension.
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Flexibility for the Fellow to pursue projects and opportunities that align with their interests and provide benefits to the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Contact

• Postdoc: C. Shawn Green (cshawn.green@wisc.edu)
• Research Intern: Jean-Michel Ané (jeanmichel.ane@wisc.edu)
• Research Associate: Matteo Grasso (grasso2@wisc.edu)
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Drs. Adam Bechle and Jennifer Hauxwell (Wisconsin Sea Grant) and Kate Angel and Lydia Salus (Wisconsin Coastal Management Program)

Status

• Postdoc: Approved
• Research Intern: Approved
• Research Associate: Approved
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Not specified

Posted

• Postdoc: 07/07/2026
• Research Intern: 07/06/2026
• Research Associate: 07/06/2026
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Not specified

Website

• Postdoc: https://greenlab.psych.wisc.edu/
• Research Intern: https://anelab.wisc.edu/
• Research Associate: https://sleep-and-consciousness.wisc.edu
• Great Lake Coastal Resilience: Not specified