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BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC Postdoctoral Fellow Sundd Lab in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Postdoctoral Fellow - Sundd Lab Job Locations US-WI-Wauwatosa ID 2023-8749 Category Research and Development Position Type Full Time 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. Position Summary A postdoctoral position is available at NIH-funded lab to study the mechanism of pulmonary thrombosis in SICKLE CELL DISEASE. The lab is interested in studying the role of thrombosis in promoting lung injury in Sickle Cell Disease. The prospective candidate will have the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art techniques such as Multi-Photon-Excitation intravital microscopy of the lung and other organs in live mice,ex vivomicrofluidic platform studies with human blood, proteomics and transcriptomics, isolation/characterization of extracellular vesicles in plasma and other molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. Previous experience in studying thrombosis, coagulation or neutrophil/platelet biology is highly preferred. Experience in mice surgery or intravital microscopy, microfluidic platforms and strong background in platelet biology, coagulation and thrombosis is highly preferred. Our labs are located in the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) of the Blood Center of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. VBRI is a pioneer institute in the field of Hemostasis, Thrombosis and bleeding disorders. VBRI has a strong commitment towards career development of young investigators in the field of basic and translational hematology. Postdoc candidates will also have the opportunity to learn basic and clinical hematology, innate immunity, thrombosis, platelet biology and pulmonary vascular biology. Please send a brief cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of 3 references... For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/FFC4D38C2A6B47AC Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.