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BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC Investigator in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Investigator Job Locations US-WI-Wauwatosa ID 2024-10666 Category Research and Development Position Type Full Time Overview The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an academic center for innovative research in hematology to improve health. VBRI science spans the entire research spectrum, from basic mechanistic inquiry to clinical-translational and population-based research. The VBRI currently houses 25 principal investigators with five focus areas- Hematopoiesis, Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Transfusion Medicine, Immunology, and the Translational Glycomics Center. The VBRI has started a significant expansion of its research capacity, with the goal of adding 18 new PIs over a 5-7-year period. Designs for a new 60,000 - 80,000 ft2 research building are under development, with completion anticipated for late 2025. With the recruitment as the new Director of the VBRI and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Michael Deininger, a world-renowned expert in myeloproliferative neoplasms, we have commenced a rapid expansion with a renewed emphasis on malignant hematopoiesis. Position Summary We seek to enhance our research program in malignant hematopoiesis. Areas of interest include but are not limited to clonal hematopoiesis, leukemia, metabolism, computational approaches, lymphoma, and myeloid malignancies. Investigators at all academic ranks with a research program focused on malignant hematopoiesis are encouraged to apply. Physician-scientists and researchers with a focus on glycobiology are strongly encouraged to apply. These positions provide attractive start-up packages and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The VBRI is located on the same campus as the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Children\'s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert Hospital, which facilitates collaboration, provides additional research breadth, and enables access to graduate students. VBRI faculty typically hold an appointment at MCW, including clinical departments, to facilitate translational research. Physician-scientists who apply will be embedded within the appropriate clinical programs on campus based upon their specialty and expertise. Responsibilities Entirely focused on hematology, the VBRI provides a unique environment for hematology research, reflected by its long record of scientific excellence and innovation since its founding over seventy years ago. The VBRI is strategically strengthening its programs in... 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/EB93EFD2E1AF4AF9 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.