The Wisconsin ADRC and its campus partners are seeking applicants to fill these open positions:
Nurse Practitioner - Alzheimer's Disease Research
The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) study conducts research in the field of aging and dementia, and seeks to establish effective prevention, treatment and diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations. The research nurse practitioner (NP) has an integral role within the WRAP study and serves as a clinical expert within a research team. The research nurse practitioner assists Principal Investigators (PIs) and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) with the operations of clinical research studies, under the guidelines of research protocols and UW Madison policies. This NP role will be primarily based in WRAP's Milwaukee location.
Applications close April 28
Biorepository Coordinator - Alzheimer's Research Program
Responsibilities for this position include intake, accessioning and shipping of biological samples, coordinating with internal and external collaborators, building blood and CSF collection kits, blood processing, data entry, updating protocols, and equipment maintenance, all with a focus on safety and quality. After-hours freezer call coverage, in the event of an emergency, is required and is a shared responsibility for all team members..
Applications close May 7
Biofluid Lab Manager
We seek a lab manager to oversee day-to-day operations across the biorepository, sample analysis, and assay development units of our lab. Additional responsibilities include establishing and/or updating laboratory best practices and ensuring accuracy of and adherence to biosafety protocols. The lab manager coordinates and serves as a back-up for on-call emergency freezer management, acts as a liaison and lab expert for collaborating research studies, and manages the administrative and supervisory activities for an active and growing lab. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously is strongly preferred as well as exemplary organization, attention to detail, interest in human biological research, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Applications close May 7
Nurse Practitioner - Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Research
The research nurse practitioner (NP) has an integral role within the AD Clinical Trials Program and serves as a clinical expert within a research team. The research nurse practitioner assists the Principal Investigator (PI), co-investigators, and clinical research coordinators with the operations of clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and UW Madison policies.
Applications close May 8
Cognitive Change in Neurodegenerative Disorders Researcher
The Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology welcomes applications for a new tenure track faculty position focused on Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative diseases including detecting their antecedent states, identifying risk factors or protective factors, and assessing the effect of interventions including prevention approaches.
Geriatrics Clinician Investigator
The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology is seeking a geriatrics clinical investigator. It is expected that the incumbent will successfully obtain ongoing extramural support to conduct research in the area of aging and geriatrics research with a preference in physical function and mobility research.
