Postdoctoral Researcher
Requisition ID #: 35548
Job Category: Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)
City, State: Milwaukee, WI
Work Location: Translational and Biomedical Research Center
Department: Biochemistry
Education: Doctorate Degree
Position Description:
Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW … changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin.
A fully-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Wenzel Lab in the Biochemistry Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our lab is interested in protein-partnerships required for maintaining faithful cytokinesis in eukaryotic cells and post-translational modifications (glycosylation, phosphorylation) that fine-tune their function. We take multi-disciplinary approaches including structure-function, cell biological, and biochemical. The ideal candidate will have received a doctoral degree in biochemistry, cell biology or related by the time of their appointment, and will have experience with some or all of the following techniques: protein expression and purification, NMR/X-ray crystallography, culturing human cell lines, siRNA, immunoprecipitation, fluorescence microscopy, and/or biophysical characterization of protein-protein interactions (fluorescence polarization, ITC, SPR, MST, etc).
The Wenzel lab values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to maintaining a respectful training environment where the contributions of all members are valued. The Medical College of Wisconsin is a highly collaborative research environment with world-class research facilities, including in-house NMR, X-ray, fluorescent microscopy, mass-spec and Cryo-EM facilities.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES

Required knowledge: biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
Knowledge of protein purification and biophysical characterization and or culturing and manipulating human cell lines (siRNA, overexpression, etc).
Skills and abilities: Basic biochemistry techniques including but not limited to: Western blot, protein purification, and molecular biology including construct design and cloning. Scientific writing of manuscripts and grant proposals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education: PhD in a scientific field or MD
Minimum experience: 0 Years

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in discovery projects.
• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
• Apply for fellowships, other funding opportunities appropriate to the position
• 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.