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 project\'s 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 [email protected]. 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 postdoc\'s professional development. Establish an individual development plan (IDP) that equally incorporates the postdoc\'s 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.