Summary
Location
Wauwatosa
Type
full-time
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Overview
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 researchers, 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, Childrens’ 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 will start, 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.
Position Summary
Transfusion Medicine Faculty Positions in Basic and/or Translational Research
We seek to grow our Transfusion Medicine, Vascular Biology and Cell Therapy Program by recruiting innovative investigators with research interests in transfusion medicine and related fields such as cell therapy, gene therapy, glycobiology, and vascular biology. Applicants at all academic ranks with Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will develop or maintain independently funded basic and/or translational research programs. For physician-scientists, clinical transfusion medicine duties (up to 20% effort) may include blood bank oversight, transfusion consultations, therapeutic apheresis, and quality assurance activities. These positions provide attractive start-up packages and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. The VBRI is located on the same campus as the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert Hospital, which facilitates collaboration, provides additional research breadth, and enables access to graduate students. VBRI faculty typically hold an appointment at MCW, including clinical departments, to facilitate translational research.
Total Rewards Package
BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes 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, others.
Responsibilities
Why Join the Versiti Blood Research Institute?
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 31 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 14 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 2026.
The VBRI is part of Versiti, a not-for-profit organization focused on all aspects of hematology, including diagnostic testing, supply of blood products, and leading-edge basic, clinical, and translational research. A founding principle of Versiti is transfusion medicine research, and we have a long history of groundbreaking discoveries, including over 20 years of participation in the NHLBI-funded Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS) program.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
Eligible candidates will have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to integrate into our dynamic, collaborative, and rapidly expanding research community, and a commitment to our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Successful candidates are expected to develop an innovative research program, obtain extramural funding, and participate actively in education, training, and mentorship.
How do you apply?
Qualified applicants should submit a single pdf containing a cover letter and CV, along with a summary of research accomplishments and future research plans (four pages maximum). Request up to four letters of recommendation be sent to [email protected]. Versiti is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences such as candidates from rural areas. The VBRI will attract and retain a workforce and faculty that reflects the community we serve. Versiti is an equal opportunity employer.
Milwaukee|milwaukee.org. Located on the west side of beautiful Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is a well-kept secret of affordable quality of life. The city boasts a range of museums, some of the nation's largest summer festivals, a multi-cultural population rich in culinary and artistic tradition, a progressive downtown area, and many outdoor recreation opportunities, including plenty of parks, river walks, and public beaches. Housing is affordable, public and parochial schools are excellent, and traffic is a breeze. Milwaukee neighborhoods are known for variety, character, and unique architecture, offering superb quality of life and exceptional work-life balance in a city rife with history. With Chicago only 75 minutes away, world-class cultural and sporting venues and one of the world’s busiest air travel hubs are within easy reach.
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About Versiti, Inc.
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.
We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.
Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.
People need people.
There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.
As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.
Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
What you'll do
- The investigator will develop or maintain independently funded research programs in transfusion medicine and related fields. Clinical duties may include blood bank oversight and transfusion consultations.
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