Researcher

About the Role

The Researcher I position will work in the UW laboratory of the Principal Investigator Ryan Denu, M.D., Ph.D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant. The Ryan Denu Research Group focuses on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of sarcoma. We utilize patient-derived cell line and xenograft models and mouse models to study sarcoma. We employ epigenetic techniques (e.g., CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq), single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics and epigenomics, and basic cell and molecular biology techniques. Our goal is to translate our findings into clinical trials to improve the treatment of patients with sarcoma. The position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment with other investigators on joint projects in this field. Involvement in these activities is expected to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific journals. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; focus in biology preferred

Required Skills

• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning)
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in epigenetic methods (e.g., CUT&RUN, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq)
• Previous experience in next-generation sequencing, single-cell, and/or spatial experiments and analyses
• Previous experience in mouse handling/modeling

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $45,250 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

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 the SMPH FAASLI Benefits Flyer 2026.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Carbone Cancer Center, Denu Lab

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Contact Information: Aisha Liebenow, liebenow@wisc.edu

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