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Master's Degree

PhD

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Open Postdoc Position in Cancer
Biology/Tumor Immunology: Milwaukee A postdoctoral position is available
in the laboratory of Dr. Dev Karan, in the Department of Pathology
conducting research on projects in the areas of molecular biology of
cancer. Our laboratory has multiple exciting directions related to tumor
immunology, immunotherapy, and molecular characterization of cancer cell
biology with an emphasis to understand the therapeutic targeting of
cancer. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and or M.D. in the areas of cancer
biology, molecular/cell biology, or other related fields of biomedical
sciences and should be self-motivated, able to design and conduct
experiments, prepare and present their work at meetings, and write
scientific manuscripts. Research specific skills include but are not
limited to cell and molecular biology techniques, and immunological
assays. Prior experience in the areas of tumor immunology/immunotherapy
with live animals or experience in mouse models related to prostate
and/or breast cancer is a plus. The applicant is required to conduct
research activities lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to
compliance policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as to train
students/ technologists when necessary. Interested applicants should
submit curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and three
references to Dr. Dev Karan (dkaran@mcw.edu), Associate Professor,
Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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. Establish an individual development plan (IDP)
that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career and training goals and
the mentor\'s research goals. Pursue basic, clinical, or translational
projects so long as effort is focused primarily on research. Publish
results of the postdoc\'s research and scholarship during their
appointment. The postdoctoral appointment is temporary by nature, the
aggregate amount of time spent as a postdoc is recommended to not exceed
five years (not including family medical leave or maternity/paternity
leave). As postdocs are important members of the host institution\'s
community, appropriate levels of compensation, health care, and other
benefits commensurate with their essential status should be afforded,
independent of the postdoc\'s source of funding. Primary Functions
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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:
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disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.