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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Postdoctoral Fellow in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Postdoctoral Fellow: According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), a postdoc is 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 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. The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointment as a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 12 month position expected to start after July 1, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for up to a maximum of three years total appointment time (contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding). The position will involve working on projects led by Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld (Director and Senior Associate Dean) and Dr. Ugwuji Maduekwe (Deputy Director and Associate Dean) in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of data, health equity, and minoritized populations. The goal is to develop and implement research projects that inform the development of effective strategies and interventions to eliminate disparities in cancer care and improve access to care for LGBTQ+ patients. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work together with faculty leaders to develop a research portfolio to be completed over the training period. This training opportunity presents an opportunity for the Postdoctoral Fellow to polish their research experience, professional development, and work on interesting projects with a dynamic interdisciplinary team. In addition, to further the Postdoctoral Fellow\'s professional development, between 10-20% of their professional effort may be spent pursuing their own self-directed research efforts. Characteristics of a postdoctoral appointment: It is expected that postdocs at MCW, with the assistance of their supervisor, will: Be supervised by at least one senior scholar who actively promotes the postdoc\'s professional development. Establish an individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career and training goals and the mentor\'s research goals. Pursue basic, clinical, or translational projects so long as effort is focused primarily on... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1FCB221865E240F6 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.