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Medical College of Wisconsin

Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Neonatology

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

As a

Postdoctoral Researcher , according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), you will be 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics

Documentation, records management, and data utilization

Complex problem solving and critical thinking

Resource management and writing skills

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