Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Research Trainee, learns about the scientific approach to research questions, records laboratory data in an established format, and performs simple standard laboratory research procedures. Work is carried out in a closely supervised environment where the primary purpose is learning rather than performing independent assays.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Research Trainee, learns about the scientific approach to research questions, records laboratory data in an established format, and performs simple standard laboratory research procedures. Work is carried out in a closely supervised environment where the primary purpose is learning rather than performing independent assays.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Research Trainee, learns about the scientific approach to research questions, records laboratory data in an established format, and performs simple standard laboratory research procedures. Work is carried out in a closely supervised environment where the primary purpose is learning rather than performing independent assays.

Under the direction of the Director, Core Laboratories, develops, improves, and implements laboratory techniques and performs complex experiments or tests to contribute to the timely and accurate completion of the research project(s) that involve flow cytometry.  Works independently; plans and coordinates the operation of the Flow Cytometry Core Lab.  Responsible for many leadership tasks, including staff training and direction, experimental design and implementation, and assessment shared resource performance. Provides innovative solutions to research problems that require flow cytometry to identify and isolate specific cell populations.

We are seeking highly self-motivated candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Renren Wen (https://www.versiti.org/our-experts/investigator/renren-wen), an NIH-funded lab at Versiti Blood Research Institute (https://www.versiti.org/versiti-blood-research-institute).  The lab mainly studies the crosstalk between the immune and coagulation systems in health and disease states. The current focus of the lab is on learning how antibodies regulate the function of platelets and other cells involved in the coagulation system, the structural features of these antibodies, and the prevalence, ontogeny, activation, and differentiation of the host B cells that make such antibodies in healthy people, and patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HIT) and COVID-19. Studies will be performed in both human and mouse systems using biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics techniques to understand the molecular pathogenesis underlying antibody-mediated thrombotic complications in HIT and COVID-19 and develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for these conditions.  Qualified applicants must have strong knowledge and research experience in immunology (B-cell and monocyte preferred) or vascular biology (platelet and monocyte preferred) and have technical skills in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. Candidates who received their Ph.D. recently with a good publication record are welcome to apply. Applicants must be able to work independently and have good written and oral communication skills in English. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent training environment for career development. The BRI is located adjacent to the Medical College of Wisconsin on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC), which is also home to Milwaukee's major teaching hospitals, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) and Froedtert Hospital (FH). The proximity of the BRI to the basic and clinical research programs promotes a productive collaboration environment. We provide competitive salaries and benefits for postdoctoral fellows. Interested applicants should attach 1) a cover letter stating research accomplishments, research interests, and career goals, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three references with contact information including mailing and E-mail address, and phone number. #LI-MM1

Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, further develops and expands understanding of scientific theory in his/her area of interest. Incumbent also learns and applies scientific laboratory techniques and gains experience in other areas of research that will lead to increased probability of success as an independent scientist. This is a training position with an expected duration of 1 – 3 years. The DIMENSIONS section is used only on position descriptions for supervisors, managers, or vice presidents.

Under the direction of the Director of Research Administration, and working closely with the Senior Grant Administrator and Investigators, coordinates research grant applications, award reporting, and subcontracting. Areas of oversight will include research involving human subjects, laboratory animals, environmental safety issues and other non-financial compliance requirements related to sponsored research and grants and contracts management.

The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on innovative blood and vascular research. The VBRI provides a unique academic environment, reflected by its long record of scientific excellence and innovation since its founding over seventy years ago. The VBRI is strategically strengthening its programs to promote both mechanistic and clinical-translational science. We are committed to impactful, rigorous science that can change lives. The VBRI currently houses 27 principal investigators in four Programs: Thrombosis and Hemostasis; Transfusion Medicine, Vascular Biology and Cell Therapy; Hematopoiesis; and Immunohematology. The VBRI has started a significant expansion of its research capacity with plans for adding 18 new principal investigators in the next 5 to 7 years. Designs for a new 60,000 – 80,000 ft2 research building are under development with completion anticipated in early 2025.