Position Description:
Purpose
A postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Jim Hokansonin the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. The research in the lab focuses on developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics to treat pelvic dysfunction, particularly urgency urinary incontinence. The position and research projectare fully funded by the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. and a strong track record of research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals are encouraged to apply.

Primary Functions
•Develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches related to lower urinary tract dysfunction.
•Assess functionality of thesediagnostics and therapeutics in animal models as well as in humans (through collaborations with clinicians).
•Analyze data; write manuscripts; develop posters and presentations; write grants.
•Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you willdiscuss your project and other projects withinthe laboratory group.

Job Scope
Complexity–regularly applied judgment to accomplish tasks; develops policies and procedures
Impact–errors may cause moderate to serious damage; accuracy highly important
Autonomy–performs work independently with regular check-ins; supervision available as needed
Communication–occasionally resolves conflicts; adapts communication style to audiences
Responsibility–advises others
Confidentiality–regularly prepares anduses confidential information
Leadership–acts as a role model

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:
Required knowledge:Doctoral degree inbiomedical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, materials
engineering, or a related scientific field.

Skills and abilities:
•Excellent oral andwritten communication skills.
•Laboratory techniques related todata acquisition setup,animal models, and electrical stimulation.
•Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
•Mentorship skills for junior scientists and students

Minimum Required Education:Ph.D. degree inbiomedical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, materials engineering, or a related scientific field.

Preferred Experience: Ideal candidate will have experience withneuromodulation, lower urinary tract physiology, neuroscience, animal models, and experimental data analysis

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