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. The Liang Lab in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biochemistry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary research program focused on pregnancy metabolomics, maternal-fetal health, and translational medicine. The successful candidate will lead innovative projects integrating high-resolution mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, multi-omics technologies, molecular and cellular biology to investigate the mechanisms underlying pregnancy complications.
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.
Expertise in metabolomics, mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, reproductive biology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Highly collaborative environment with opportunities for career development, interdisciplinary research, and access to state-of-the-art metabolomics instrumentation and clinical biospecimen resources.
Documentation, records management and data utilization skills
Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management
Writing skills
Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field or MD
Minimum Required Experience: 0 years
Preferred Education: PhD in Science
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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Skills Required
- PhD in a scientific field or MD
- Expertise in metabolomics and mass spectrometry
- Experience with multi-omics technologies
- Molecular and cellular biology techniques
- Bioinformatics and data analysis skills
- Scientific writing and manuscript preparation
- Project leadership and ability to coordinate research activities and supervise personnel
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