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Job Summary
As a Project Appointment researcher you will be utilized for a temporary assignment at MCW for the purposes of acquiring a new research skill/s or technique (similar to a sabbatical).
Position Highlights
Design and perform laboratory procedures and experiments with supervision including adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO) imaging and image processing; assist with image analysis. Manage and operate laboratory equipment with supervision, including optical coherence tomography and fundus imaging. Create and maintain timely and accurate research records. Participate in meetings with Principal Investigator and research staff to evaluate and interpret the validity of data. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
* Biology, medicine, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education: Master's degree in a scientific or medical field
Minimum Required Experience: 0 years
Preferred Education: Doctorate degree in a scientific or medical field Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
May 01, 2026