Postdoctoral Fellow
- Versiti Blood Research Institute
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Job Number: 7121831
- Posting Date: Jan 23, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
One Postdoctoral fellow position is available in Dr. Yan-Qing Ma’s Lab at Versiti Blood Research Institute/VBRI (https://www.versiti.org/versiti-blood-research-institute/our-experts/investigator/yan-qing-ma) to conduct the NIH-funded research project. The successful candidate will use biochemical and cellular approaches together with small animal models to study the regulatory role of innate immune cells and platelets in immunothrombosis, a common and life-threatening complication in a whole host of diseases, including COVID-19. Applicants should have a PhD and/or an MD degree in closely related fields and be passionate about biomedical science with a highly motivated attitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. A very competitive annual salary and benefit package including medical, dental and vision plans will be offered. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, an updated CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Yan-Qing Ma by email ([email protected]). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
VBRI, located in Milwaukee of the state Wisconsin in the US, is an internationally recognized leader in hematology, immunology, vascular biology, and stem cell research. It is adjacent to the Medical College of Wisconsin on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, which is also home to Milwaukee’s major hospitals, Children’s Hospital and Froedtert Hospital. The proximity of the VBRI to the basic and clinical research programs of these institutions promotes productive environment for collaboration. VBRI provides an excellent research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive training programs for both postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. As the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is a place where its residents truly love to live and enjoy, with its diversity, the richness of the arts in the community, and the low cost-of-living.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD and/or an MD degree with research experience in platelet biology and/or immunology and be able to perform experiments independently with a highly motivated attitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
***All new employees must obtain primary Covid-19 vaccination (single dose Johnson & Johnson or 2 dosages of Pfizer/Moderna/Novavax) prior to start date or have an approved accommodation prior to their start date. ***
VBRI, located in Milwaukee of the state Wisconsin in the US, is an internationally recognized leader in hematology, immunology, vascular biology, and stem cell research. It is adjacent to the Medical College of Wisconsin on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, which is also home to Milwaukee’s major hospitals, Children’s Hospital and Froedtert Hospital. The proximity of the VBRI to the basic and clinical research programs of these institutions promotes productive environment for collaboration. VBRI provides an excellent research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive training programs for both postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. As the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is a place where its residents truly love to live and enjoy, with its diversity, the richness of the arts in the community, and the low cost-of-living.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD and/or an MD degree with research experience in platelet biology and/or immunology and be able to perform experiments independently with a highly motivated attitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
***All new employees must obtain primary Covid-19 vaccination (single dose Johnson & Johnson or 2 dosages of Pfizer/Moderna/Novavax) prior to start date or have an approved accommodation prior to their start date. ***