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 ofPostdoctoral Fellowyou will beworking in Pediatrics. Postdoctoral FellowA post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Brandowlaboratory, Department of Pediatrics, Division ofHematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Medical Collegeof Wisconsin. The research in this laboratory focuses on individualswith sickle cell disease and improving our understanding of pain, boththe causes of pain and how pain impacts a patient\'s health andwellbeing. The laboratory is currently working on developing a biomarkerfor pain that can be used to determine the impact of new therapies andpredict pain episodes. Using a novel technique, we hope to use thesignature of a patient\'s inflammatory/immune regulation for thisbiomarker. We are interested in an individual with a background inclinical bioinformatics with experience in assimilation and analyses ofomics data to enhance our work in this area of scientific discovery. Abackground in immunology and/or molecular biology is a plus. Further,the ability to write and publish manuscripts is vital to this role.Individuals with experience or background in these areas or relatedareas are encouraged to apply. Purpose According to the NationalInstitute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), apostdoc is an individual who has received a doctoral degree (orequivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentoredadvanced research training to enhance the professional skills andresearch independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path. Inaddition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA),Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translationalprojects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their ownscholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of thementor and host institution, and thus are expected to have the freedomto publish the results of their scholarship. Characteristics of apostdoctoral appointment: It is expected that postdocs at MCW, with theassistance of their supervisor, will: Transition to career independencethrough the development of professional skills that enable the postdocto actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing. Be supervised by atleast one senior scholar who actively promotes the postdoc\'sprofessional development. Establish an individual development plan (IDP)that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career... For full info followapplication link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The MedicalCollege of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age,sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disabilityor sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ApplyOnline: ipc.us/t/834DFDDDDF1F455D Qualified females, minorities, andspecial disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.