Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

11d • $63,480 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Post Doc Fellow position supports research conducted in Dr. Irina Tikhanovich’s laboratory within the Division of Gastroenterology. The work focuses on investigating the role of epigenetic regulation in the development and resolution of liver diseases.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience in epigenetics, molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transgenic mouse handling.
• Experience with single-cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with bioinformatics.
• Experience with animal surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research studies and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Perform experiments to understand molecular mechanisms of liver disease development. Experiments will involve mouse surgeries, flow cytometry, spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing.
• Perform in vivo experiments in transgenic mouse models of liver injury.
• Develop and troubleshoot research protocols.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results for use in publications, grant applications, and determining the next steps in the research.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with the PI to design and execute independent experiments.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, procedures, results, and other relevant research information.
• The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.
• Interact on a regular basis with their PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings.
• Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.
• Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
• paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree