Postdoctoral Researcher - OBGYN

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

On-campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Milwaukee to engage in mentored advanced research training in implementation science. The role involves planning and executing complex research studies, preparing scientific reports, and participating in research evaluations.

Qualified candidates should have a MD or PhD in a scientific field, with preferred education being an MD. The position provides outstanding healthcare coverage, retirement packages, and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: MD or PhD in a scientific field.
• Minimum Required Experience: 0 years.
• Preferred Education: MD.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies.
• Coordinate research study activities and manage projects.
• Prepare scientific reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Statistics

Writing skills

Complex problem solving

Education

MD or PhD in a scientific field

Preferred Education: MD

Job description

Summary

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, and 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 implementation science in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. 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.

Primary 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 Dr. Palatnik, PI and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
• Maintaining supplies may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• May oversee the work of personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Required knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
• Documentation, records management and data utilization skills
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management
• Writing skills

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: MD or PhD in a scientific field

Minimum Required Experience: 0 years

Preferred Education: MD

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.