Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Description:

Our dynamic team at Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our group studying mechanisms of urinary pain and disease. The postdoctoral researcher would have the opportunity to lead studies involving signaling between nociceptors and non-neuronal cells in models of interstitial cystitis and bladder pain, as well as work closely with mechanical, electrical, and biological engineers to develop tools to study and eventually treat visceral pain disorders.

• Design and execute experiments related to currently funded grants on the neural control of bladder function and pain.
• Analyze and interpret behavioral and physiological data related to bladder function in rodents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate findings into broader research initiatives.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

Primary Functions:

• The postdoc will lead NIH funded projects in the lab.
• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
• 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 principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
• May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Experience with cell culture, molecular techniques, immunohistochemical staining, microscopy, is preferred and with handling of laboratory animals is preferred.
• Experience with bladder physiology-related techniques is preferred, and with ex vivo bladder smooth muscle preparation.
• Biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:
Monday-Friday; some evenings and weekends

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum education: PhD, MD, DO, or PharmD
Prior Experience: 2-3 years of postdoc experience Research experience in one of the following aspects: Histology, mouse/rat handling, small animal cystometry, ex vivo tissue bath bladder strip measurements and small animal surgery.

Certification: Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) or similar Human Research Protections Certification and/or Required Animal Laboratory Use or other Biosafety Training to be completed in first month of employment.

Preferred Field of Study: PhD in neuroscience, physiology, biology, biomedical engineering or a related field.

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion .

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