WI3641201

1

Master's Degree

PhD

Unspecified

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: The Lochhead Lab is looking for
a talented postdoctoral fellow to join our efforts in understanding the
relationship between infection and autoimmunity in Lyme disease!
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. Primary Functions
Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and
protocols. Participate in discovery projects. Coordinate research study
activities; lead and manage projects. 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. 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 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\... 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/91FD69E2A9AB4867 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.