Post Doctoral Fellow - Peds - Surgery

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Fellow position is ideal for an experienced researcher past the post-doctoral stage of their career who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research and academic excellence. Responsibilities will include training and managing research associates, residents, and students engaging in basic and translational research, along with organization of the laboratory. Additionally, the Instructor will focus on research studies relevant to the Principal Investigator’s laboratory and provide critical data that results in publications and grant awards that benefit the department and the university. The research will focus on projects studying sepsis, inflammation, and organ injury in large animal models. The Instructor will have autonomy in directing experiments and will have the opportunity to complete independent research projects and apply for appropriate intramural and extramural funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. required.
• Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to independently design and successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.
• The applicant will ideally have been in a team setting in which they regularly interact with other team members and engage trainees in experiments.
• Additionally, the applicant must record data and report clearly on the study’s findings.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal experiments.
• Design experiments and analyze data pertaining to agreed-upon research studies.
• Write research papers for publication and grant applications for funding.
• Mentor graduate students and technicians.
• Oversee laboratory organization.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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