AssociateInvestigator Immunology
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Job Location:
Wauwatosa, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) in Milwaukee Wisconsin is seeking an outstanding immunologist to join its expanding research community. This recruitment is part of a major initiative to advance immunology research.
We invite applications at the assistant or associate professor level or at an equivalent level. Candidates should have expertise in areas such as autoimmunity lymphocyte biology innate immunity or immune therapies. A competitive startup package is available. Strong applicants with a record of impactful research and extramural funding are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
About VBRI and its Immunology Research
The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is a private research institute and leader in blood-related research spanning fundamental mechanisms to clinical and translational studies. Home to 30 principal investigators the faculty benefit from a research-focused environment with minimal teaching obligations while mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. As part of a strategic growth initiative VBRI plans to recruit 18 new faculty members over the next 57 years and complete a state-of-the-art expansion ( ft²) by the end of 2026.
VBRI immunologists conduct collaborative research on autoimmunity; B T and NK cell biology; and immune regulation with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. They have access to cutting-edge facilities outstanding shared resources and a dynamic academic environment that fosters innovation. VBRI is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus a rapidly growing clinical-translational research hub. VBRIs proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations.
Who Should Apply We seek immunologists at the assistant or associate professor level with an established independent research program supported by an R01 or equivalent. Applicants must hold an MD PhD. or equivalent degree. They should have an established record of extramural funding scholarly productivity and scientific leadership. Successful candidates will be expected to sustain and expand a competitive research program lead an innovative and collaborative laboratory and contribute to education training and mentorship.
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Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
- Defines and implements a fundable research program.
- Obtains funding from sources outside of the BCW.
- Holds a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor Level at a local University/Medical School.
- Maintains an active scientific publications record.
- Contributes to growth and viability of BCW Science and Technology programs.
- Mentors pre/post doctoral Fellows and Research Scientists.
- Has supervisory and management responsibilities within the laboratory group.
- Trains directs and mentors staff within the laboratory group.
- Directs laboratory and research meetings.
- Adheres to BCW Bio-safety NRC and OSHA procedures and regulations.
- Grant administration and budget responsibilities
- May prepare and/or authorize requisitions for ordering supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
- M.D. Ph.D. or equivalent degree (e.g. .) required
Experience
- M.D. or Ph.D. degree having two or more years of post-doctoral experience required
- Significant track record of scientific accomplishment as evidenced by high-quality publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals required
- Demonstrated potential for developing an outstanding independently-funded research program required
- Eligible to hold a University faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective collaborations with scientific colleagues to further research goals. required
- Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. required
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed. required
- Ability to perform research procedures independently. required
- Immediate proficiency in basic and sophisticated tests and procedures required in the scientific field. required
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills. required
- Strong detail orientation and analytical ability. required
- Excellent problem solving skills. required
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. required
- Ability to supervise coordinate and plan the work of several individuals involved in a project. required
- Computer literate with an emphasis on graphics graphing data management and statistical applications. required
Tools and Technology
- Specialized research laboratory equipment required
- Personal computer required
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Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Versiti’s mission is rooted in saving lives through blood donation, blood research, organ and tissue donation, diagnostic testing and more.
