Postdoc Research Associate Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology (M&I) at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to expand research excellence in viral immunology. Successful candidates will establish and sustain vigorous, externally funded research programs that align with departmental and campus priorities. The search will consider candidates with expertise in a broad area of virus-host interactions, with a preference given to research programs that explore viral interactions with host immune system. Candidates with experience in New Approach Methodologies, animal models, and translational science are especially encouraged to apply. The role is part of an ambitious expansion of the Center for Immunology and Department of Microbiology & Immunology and will be a full-time, multi-year appointment with competitive salary, spacious research facilities, and substantial start-up funds.
This position is located in Milwaukee, WI in our Basic Science Building. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
Position Highlights:

• Visionary, collaborative, and highly motivated professionals
• Preference for candidates with experience in multidisciplinary research, including basic, clinical, and translational domains
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to innovative, cross-functional research initiatives
• Strong commitment to excellence in graduate and medical education
• Ability to work effectively within a collegial, team-oriented academic environment
• Dedication to advancing the mission of research, teaching, and service within the institution

Department/Division Highlights:
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology (M&I) is a dynamic and growing hub for microbial pathogenesis and immunology research at MCW, with more than 40 research faculty and 40+ graduate students. We support collaborative research and training across the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, including partnerships with MCW, Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, and the Versiti Blood Research Institute. M&I faculty pursue diverse research areas such as immuno-oncology, inflammation and immunology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, antimicrobial resistance, microbial pathogenesis, and the microbiome's role in health and disease. Research is conducted in renovated, open lab space designed to support cutting-edge biomedical science and collaboration. Faculty actively engage with the Center for Immunology, Center for Microbiome Research, Cancer Center, and Center for Infectious Disease Research to build vibrant basic, translational, and clinical programs.
Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a PhD, MD-PhD, or equivalent with relevant postdoctoral training and a peer-reviewed publication record showing potential for extramural funding.
• Candidates for Associate and Professor positions are expected to lead a well-established extramurally funded research program.
• Successful applicants will be visionary, collegial, and highly motivated, with preference for those experienced in multidisciplinary research spanning basic, clinical, and translational domains.
• A strong commitment to graduate and medical education is expected.

How to apply: For consideration, submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and research statement by March 31, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may be considered until the positions are filled.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
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