Scientist, Research Scientist

The starting salary for the position is $51,284 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

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Academic Staff

Regular

Scientist I

The Scientist 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.
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

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.

The starting salary for the position is $51,284 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 the SMPH FAASLI Benefits Flyer 2026 .

• 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).

• 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.

• PhD required; focus in biology preferred

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