Scientist I C. Difficile and Gut

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed atany of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to applythrough the internal application process.Job Category:AcademicStaffEmployment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:Scientist IJobSummary: The Hryckowian Lab (Department of Medicine, Division ofGastroenterology and Hepatology) seeks a Scientist I to drivehigh-impact, hands-on research on a newly funded NIH R01 focused on howthe microbiome-derived metabolite butyrate shapes Clostridioidesdifficile fitness and pathogenesis. This role will take intellectual andoperational ownership of a major experimental arc that integratesanaerobic bacterial culture, mechanistic molecular and systems-levelapproaches, and murine CDI models to define how butyrate alterssporulation, toxin release, and in vivo fitness. The Scientist I will beexpected to execute with urgency and rigor, communicate clearly, andhelp set and maintain the bar for science in the lab through strongproject management, documentation, and mentorship. In addition toadvancing the butyrate-C. difficile program, the position will includeadditional responsibilities as needed to support lab priorities andmomentum. In addition to work with C. difficile, the lab has diverseprojects investigating various aspects of bacterial pathogenesis andcommensalism. All of these projects are unified under the common goal ofdeveloping non-antibiotic strategies to combat bacterial pathogens. Theposition is full-time and onsite in the Microbial Sciences Building.This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designatedcampus work location. Terminal, 24 month appointment This position hasthe possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointmentbased on need and/or funding. Candidates who demonstrate the followingknowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:Demonstrated ability to design rigorous experiments, troubleshootindependently, and deliver results on realistic timelines withmeticulous record-keeping and organization. Excellent communicationskills (written and oral), including comfort presenting data andcontributing to... For full info follow application link. TheUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and AffirmativeAction Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and otherbases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. Wepromote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because ofa disability, you can find information about how to make a request atthe following website:APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/BC75AC5F9D6C429F

Created: 2026-05-02