Associate​/Investigator - Immunology

Overview

Faculty Position in Immunology

Milwaukee, WI

The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an outstanding immunologist to join its expanding research community. This recruitment is part of a major initiative to advance immunology research.

The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is a private research institute and leader in blood-related research, spanning fundamental mechanisms to clinical and translational studies. Home to 30 principal investigators, the faculty benefit from a research-focused environment with minimal teaching obligations while mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. As part of a strategic growth initiative, VBRI plans to recruit 18 new faculty members over the next 5–7 years and complete a state-of-the-art expansion (60,000–80,000 ft²) by the end of 2026.

VBRI immunologists conduct collaborative research on autoimmunity; B, T, and NK cell biology; and immune regulation, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. They have access to cutting-edge facilities, outstanding shared resources, and a dynamic academic environment that fosters innovation. 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.

We seek immunologists at the assistant or associate professor level with an established, independent research program supported by an R01 or equivalent. Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. They should have an established record of extramural funding, scholarly productivity, and scientific leadership. Successful candidates will be expected to sustain and expand a competitive research program, lead an innovative and collaborative laboratory, and contribute to education, training, and mentorship.

• Sustain and expand a competitive research program in immunology with focus areas such as autoimmunity, lymphocyte biology, innate immunity, or immune therapies.
• Lead an innovative and collaborative laboratory and contribute to education, training, and mentorship of students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Engage in scholarly productivity and scientific leadership, with a track record of extramural funding.
• Develop collaborations within VBRI, the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, and affiliated institutions.

A competitive startup package is available. Milwaukee offers an affordable, high-quality lifestyle with excellent schools, rich cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Chicago. Learn more about living and working in Milwaukee /careers/living-in-milwaukee.

“In Milwaukee, productivity doesn’t end at the lab bench—it continues on hiking trails, frozen lakes, and summer patios, often with a brat in one hand and a research idea in the other.”