Postdoctoral Researcher

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Position Summary A Postdoctoral
Research Scholar Position is available to support an ongoing
translational project in the Myeloma Research Laboratory of the Division
of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of
Wisconsin. The position is being funded by generous grants from the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation.
The long-term goal of the project is to improve the outcome for patients
with multiple myeloma (MM), the second most common blood cancer in the
United States. The research project includes tumor biology, immunology
and immunotherapy studies on MM, using patient-derived myeloma samples,
continuous myeloma cell lines, and genetically engineered mouse models
of human myeloma as principal experimental model system. Additional
information on the projects rationale, scientific background and
significance, and specific research aims is available online under the
following address:
https://www.mcw.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/hematology-oncology-cancer/people/siegfried-janz-md
The position is NOT RESTRICTED to US citizens or permanent US residents.
It comes with a competitive salary and fringe benefits including health
insurance. Institutional resources for personal growth and career
development are available. The position is initially limited to a 1-year
appointment but can be renewed depending on progress and available
funding. The start date is flexible. Applicants should have experience
with cancer biology / immunology methods and possess good oral and
written communication skills. A track record of peer-reviewed
publications with at least one first authorship in a reputable journal
is highly desirable. The candidate must be able to develop hypotheses
independently, design experiments to test them, and present the results
in form of presentations, abstracts, and draft manuscripts. The ideal
applicants should have recently received a PhD or MD/PhD degree.
Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, including a
list of publications and 2-3 references to Dr. Deepak Parashar at
dparashar@mcw.edu. 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 postdocs professional development. Establish
an individual development plan (IDP) that equally incorporates the
postdocs career and… 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/9EE5995436334A21 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.