Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

The Postdoctoral Researcher we are seeking is a motivated individual, that will study the structure and functional dynamics of the bacterial lipopolysaccharide transport system using DEER and continuous wave EPR spectroscopies, molecular dynamics simulations, and other creative biophysical approaches. Our lab is highly collaborative, and we are housed within a growing biophysics department with expertise in an array of cutting edge EPR, NMR, MD, and cryoEM approaches.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute studies related to the project and techniques described above, including performing experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating results through presentations at conferences and writing manuscripts.
• Attention to detail, integrity, motivation, and organizational skills are essential.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Ideal candidates will have experience or expertise in the following:

* Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (CW and DEER)
* Site-directed spin labeling methodologies
* Other biophysical techniques such as DSF, MST, CD, cryoEM
* Molecular dynamics simulations
* Membrane protein purification, sample handling, and lipid reconstitution
* ATPase and LPS binding assays
* Scientific writing, as evidenced by first author publications
* Meticulous lab notebook recordkeeping

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum education: PhD in a scientific field or MD
Minimum experience: 0-3 years of prior postdoc experience

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

MCW as an 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.

.