堪萨斯大学博士后职位招聘–细胞生物学、生物化学
Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medicine-Gastroenterology
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to: Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research, train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor, participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia, participate in the University’s Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars, have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.), and candidates should have strong English skills and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience. Candidates must be able to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects. Ideally, the fellow will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Candidates must have a recent PhD in cell biology, biochemistry or a related field
- Skills: Record of creativity and scientific productivity. Proficiency in molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Candidates must have a recent PhD in cell biology, biochemistry or a related field
- Skills: Experience with any of the following, next generation sequencing, transgenic mouse handling, mouse surgeries, flow cytometry or bioinformatics, is desirable.
Job Duties Outlined:
- Perform experiments in transgenic mouse models of alcohol-associated liver injury.
- Perform experiments to understand molecular mechanisms of liver injury in animal models of liver disease. Experiments will involve RNA-seq analysis, chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis, analysis of protein posttranslational modifications.
- Participate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Design independent experiments in consultation with supervisor.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$48,000.00 – $80,000.00
Minimum
$48,000.00
Midpoint
$66,000.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://apptrkr.com/3294895 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004080.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at http://www.kumc.edu/.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
