JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Every day, in ways both big andsmall, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for thebetter. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin. In the role ofPost Doctoral Fellow you will be working in the Biochemistry Department.Purpose According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and theNational Science Foundation (NSF), a postdoc is an individual who hasreceived a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporaryand defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance theprofessional skills and research independence needed to pursue his orher chosen career path. In addition, according to the National PostdocAssociation (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical ortranslational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted towardtheir own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly missionof the mentor and host institution, and thus are expected to have thefreedom to publish the results of their scholarship. Characteristics ofa postdoctoral appointment: It is expected that postdocs at MCW, withthe assistance of their supervisor, will: Transition to careerindependence through the development of professional skills that enablethe postdoc to actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing. Besupervised by at least one senior scholar who actively promotes thepostdoc\'s professional development. Establish an individual developmentplan (IDP) that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career and traininggoals and the mentor\'s research goals. Pursue basic, clinical, ortranslational projects so long as effort is focused primarily onresearch. Publish results of the postdoc\'s research and scholarshipduring their appointment. The postdoctoral appointment is temporary bynature, the aggregate amount of time spent as a postdoc is recommendedto not exceed five years (not including family medical leave ormaternity/paternity leave). As postdocs are important members of thehost institution\'s community, appropriate levels of compensation,health care, and other benefits commensurate with their essential statusshould be afforded, independent of the postdoc\'s source of funding.Primary Functions Plan, design and execute complex research studies,procedures and protocols. Participate in discovery projects. Coordinateresearch study activities; lead and manage projects. Overseeorganization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings. Preparescientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staffin... For full info follow application link. EEO/AAMinorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race,color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexualorientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/B53D6DFEB7E04EBA Qualified females, minorities, and specialdisabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.