Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Cell and Tissue Engineering (Cardiology)
Requisition ID #: 35928
Job Category: Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Postdoctoral
City, State: Milwaukee, WI
Work Location: Children’s Research Institute
Department: Pediatrics
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. In the role of a Postdoctoral Researcher you will be working in our Pediatrics Department.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES

Required knowledge: cell and molecular biology, polymer chemistry, experimental design and statistics, material characterization, excellent record keeping and data management, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills
Skills and abilities: Familiar with molecular biology techniques such as gene and protein expression studies, biocompatibility assessments, cell-material interaction assessments, and material mechanical properties.
Preferred Schedule:
Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Position Requirements:

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.