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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Postdoctoral Fellow Sickle Cell in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin. In the role of Postdoctoral Fellowyou will beworking in Pediatrics. Postdoctoral Fellow A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Brandow laboratory, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The research in this laboratory focuses on individuals with sickle cell disease and improving our understanding of pain, both the causes of pain and how pain impacts a patient\'s health and wellbeing. The laboratory is currently working on developing a biomarker for pain that can be used to determine the impact of new therapies and predict pain episodes. Using a novel technique, we hope to use the signature of a patient\'s inflammatory/immune regulation for this biomarker. We are interested in an individual with a background in clinical bioinformatics with experience in assimilation and analyses of omics data to enhance our work in this area of scientific discovery. A background in immunology and/or molecular biology is a plus. Further, the ability to write and publish manuscripts is vital to this role. Individuals with experience or background in these areas or related areas are encouraged to apply. Purpose According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), a postdoc is an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path. In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution, and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship. Characteristics of a postdoctoral appointment: It is expected that postdocs at MCW, with the assistance of their supervisor, will: Transition to career independence through the development of professional skills that enable the postdoc to actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing. Be supervised by at least one senior scholar who actively promotes the postdoc\'s professional development. Establish an individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C34FC4F3A9E74C02 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.