Postdoctoral Fellow - Sundd Lab

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States. With over 30 basic, translational, and clinical investigators, the institute is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The institute's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, thrombosis/hemostasis, immunology, and hematologic malignancies.

As a vital part of Versiti, a non-profit organization with a blood bank at its core, the VBRI strives to improve lives through innovative research and the development of novel diagnostics and treatments.

VBRI is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, a rapidly growing clinical-translational research hub. VBRI’s proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations. A range of exemplary core facilities support highly competitive research. In the summer of 2024, construction of a new research building began, doubling existing VBRI research space to enable the recruitment of 10‑15 new faculty.

With its renowned researchers, strategic expansion plans and location in a highly collaborative environment, the VBRI is poised to maintain and expand its position as one of the leading hematology institutes in the world.

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.

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Sundd Lab, a NIH‑funded laboratory to study the role of inflammasome, nucleic acid sensing and interferon signaling in neutrophils and platelets in the pathophysiology of lung thrombosis and 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 mice, microfluidic platform studies with human blood, proteomics and single‑cell transcriptomics, and other molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.

Strong background in neutrophil and platelet adhesion biology, thrombosis, lung biology, interferon signaling, and innate immunity is highly preferred.

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full‑time regular employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short‑ and Long‑term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, and others.

• Work with Principal Investigator to develop a research project.
• Execute laboratory experiments specific to aims of research.
• Troubleshoot assays and customize experimental tools to answer research questions.
• Coordinate external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan.
• Provide direction to Technologists and Trainees.
• Generate clear and complete records of experimental work.
• Communicate results of research at meetings.
• Participate in publication and presentation of research.
• Adhere to BCW, Bio‑safety, NRC, OSHA procedures and regulations.
• Attend required laboratory meetings.
• Maintain currency with information relative to the field of research being performed.
• Serve as a resource for techniques, information,…