Postdoctoral Researcher 3 - OBGYN

About the Role

A postdoctoral appointee at MCW is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance professional skills and research independence. Postdocs pursue basic, clinical, or translational projects with primary effort devoted to their own scholarship, and have the freedom to publish results. This role is essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution.

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 principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret data validity, develop methodologies, and design/evaluate lab procedures.
• Maintain supplies, negotiate with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• May oversee laboratory personnel, including training, development, work direction, delegation, and priority-setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in a scientific field or MD.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

Required knowledge and abilities:

• Biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
• Documentation and records management.
• Data utilization and complex problem solving.
• Critical thinking and resource management.
• Strong writing skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift moderate-weight materials.
• Standing or walking continuously.
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water/other liquids.
• Work performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.
• May occasionally require ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding healthcare coverage (Health, Vision, Dental) with flexible spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet insurance.
• On-campus fitness facility with classes.
• Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, and Milwaukee recreation/entertainment.

About MCW

At MCW, all endeavors are driven by shared organizational values: Caring, Collaborative, Curiosity, Inclusive, Integrity, and Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes. MCW believes embracing human differences is critical to improving health for all.