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A two-year postdoctoral fellowship (with the possibility of continued support) is available in the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Physiology. This research is focused on investigating molecular and electrophysiological changes in neuronal function within the hypothalamus during obesity. Fellows will create and follow an individualized development plan (IDP), conduct research studies, attend required courses/seminars, write grants, publish manuscripts, present oral presentations locally and nationally, and learn other skills necessary for a successful career in cardiovascular research or a closely related field. Clinical scholars will have protected time for research.

Interested applicants should apply online and attach their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information of three references.

Primary Functions:

1. Work under the mentorship of the principal investigator and mentoring team to develop research projects consistent with the aims of the research program. This would require a thorough investigation of background information pertinent to the research program and an ability to understand the theoretical basis of the work being performed.
2. Under the guidance of the faculty mentor and mentoring team, create and follow an individualized development plan (IDP) with foundational elements including, but not limited to progressive responsibility, coordination across multiple levels of translation, interactions with other cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular scientists, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and specific coursework, seminars, and conferences for training in core competencies such as the ethical conduct of research, writing and critique of grants and manuscripts, study design and management, mentoring, teamwork, networking, and oral presentations.
3. Design and execute laboratory experiments specific to the aims of research.
4. Troubleshoot assays and customize experimental tools to answer research questions.
5. Coordinate external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan.
6. Generate clear, complete, and timely records of experimental work.
7. Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate and interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and assess lab procedures.
8. Communicate results of research at meetings and actively participate in publication of results.
9. Attend pertinent research seminars and investigate new research articles at the request of principal investigator and on own volition.
10. Ability to work well in a collaborative research team is required.
11. Periodically mentor undergraduate and graduate student in a laboratory setting.