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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Postdoctoral Fellow in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That\'s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of Postdoctoral Fellowyou will beworking in Biochemistry. Purpose A fully-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Wenzel Lab in the Biochemistry Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our lab is interested in protein-partnerships required for maintaining faithful cytokinesis in eukaryotic cells and post-translational modifications (glycosylation, phosphorylation) that fine-tune their function. We take multi-disciplinary approaches including structure-function, cell biological, and biochemical. The ideal candidate will have received a doctoral degree in biochemistry, cell biology or related by the time of their appointment, and will have experience with some or all of the following techniques: protein expression and purification, NMR/X-ray crystallography, culturing human cell lines, siRNA, immunoprecipitation, fluorescence microscopy, and/or biophysical characterization of protein-protein interactions (fluorescence polarization, ITC, SPR, MST, etc). The Wenzel lab values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to maintaining a respectful training environment where the contributions of all members are valued. The Medical College of Wisconsin is a highly collaborative research environment with world-class research facilities, including in-house NMR, X-ray, fluorescent microscopy, mass-spec and Cryo-EM facilities. Primary Functions Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols. Participate in discovery projects. Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects. Apply for fellowships, other funding opportunities appropriate to the position Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings. Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts. Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures. Maintain supplies, may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders. May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Required knowledge: biology,... 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/FF000905AE714836 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.