Waisman Brain Imaging Lab Student Research Assistant
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508858 Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Department: Waisman Center Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: WAISMAN CENTERSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $10.00 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM
Department Overview:
The Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging PET lab acquires positron emission tomography (PET) scans on a daily basis. Our research focus on developing and translating novel PET methods for the study of neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration.
Anticipated Start Date:
April or May 2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 12 Maximum:
Schedule:
12-16 hours per week during semester, up to 29.5 during University recesses. Shifts between 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Will work with student to schedule around classes. Availability in 3+ hour chunks preferred
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $10.00 Maximum: $10.00
Number of Positions:
2
Qualifications:
Student in a physical science field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
General laboratory knowledge required. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate applied skills in any of the following fields: physics, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or neuroscience. Drive and self-sufficiency a plus.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
We are looking for undergraduate students to gain research experience in pharmaceutical production, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), radiology, medical physics and neuroscience. These tasks includes, but are not limited to; pharmaceutical production, chromatography, radiation detection and measurement, pharmaceutical quality control, brain imaging with computed tomography and positron emission tomography, image quality control, and inventory management. In addition, we will also give research projects based on students' experience/ interest.
Physical Demands:
Sitting / standing long periods of time, must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Accommodation Statement:
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/
Advertised: April 04, 2025 09:00 AM Applications close: May 23, 2025 11:55 PM
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