Medical College of Wisconsin · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Physiology, specifically in the Liu lab, which focuses on heart regeneration through innovative research methods. The postdoc will conduct research on cardiac reprogramming and angiogenesis, develop an individualized development plan, and engage in various academic and research activities.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Work under the mentorship of the principal investigator and mentoring team to develop research projects consistent with the aims of the research program. This would require a thorough investigation of background information pertinent to the research program and an ability to understand the theoretical basis of the work being performed
Under the guidance of the faculty mentor and mentoring team, create and follow an individualized development plan (IDP) with foundational elements including, but not limited to progressive responsibility, coordination across multiple levels of translation, interactions with other cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular scientists, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and specific coursework, seminars, and conferences for training in core competencies such as the ethical conduct of research, writing and critique of grants and manuscripts, study design and management, mentoring, teamwork, networking, and oral presentations
Design and execute laboratory experiments specific to the aims of research
Troubleshoot assays and customize experimental tools to answer research questions
Coordinate external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan
Generate clear, complete, and timely records of experimental work
Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate and interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and assess lab procedures
Communicate results of research at meetings and actively participate in publication of results
Attend pertinent research seminars and investigate new research articles at the request of principal investigator and on own volition
Ability to work well in a collaborative research team is required
Periodically mentor undergraduate and graduate student in a laboratory setting
Qualification
Required
PhD in life science or biomedical research fields, or MD
Experience in mammalian cell culture and common molecular techniques is required
Demonstrated Proficiency in written and spoken English, with a special emphasis on technical writing, is required
Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) or similar Human Research Protections Certification and/or Required Animal Laboratory and use or other Biosafety Training to be completed in first month of employment
Ability to work well in a collaborative research team is required
Preferred
Experience in generating multi-omics data and data analysis with R or other programming languages is desired but not required
Experience with maintaining mouse colonies, performing animal surgeries, and staining tissue samples is preferred
Cardiovascular biology and/or experience with OMICS approaches
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
Company
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a school in Milwaukee.
Founded in 1893
5001-10000 employees
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