Project Appointment Student

Position Description:

A Project Appointment-STUDENT (PA-STUDENT) classification is utilized for a foreign national who is at MCW as a student for the purposes of furthering his or her education. In order to qualify for this position, student status must be proven.

Attributes of a Project Appointment:

• PA-STUDENTS are temporarily brought into an MCW laboratory because they desire to supplement their education, which they are primarily receiving at an institution other than MCW.
• There is an established date of termination, and there is no expectation of continued or permanent employment.
• The total duration of the Project Appointment cannot exceed four years.

Primary Functions

• Design and perform laboratory procedures and neuroscience experiments with minimal supervision.
• Manage and operate laboratory equipment with minimal supervision.
• Carry out in vivo calcium imaging, perform confocal imaging and behavioral tests.
• Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff.
• Evaluate and interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, evaluate laboratory procedures.
• Retrieve information from library and computerized databases; assist in preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Maintain supplies, may negotiate with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• Maintain equipment, perform/supervise repairs, and update computer hardware and software.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Required knowledge: biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills

Skills and abilities: This will vary based on the hiring manager’s preferences and should include things that can be learned or trained for.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Minimum Required Education:               Must have student status at an accredited educational institution

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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