Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): 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 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Postdoctoral Fellow duties will include, but are not limited to, performing in silico molecular modeling of proteins and their ligands; writing animal protocols for mouse colonies; assisting with in vivo experiments; and performing Western blots, PCR, and human cell culture. The Postdoctoral Fellow should have expertise using microscopes, including confocal and auto-scanning microscopy, and will prepare buffers while assisting with general laboratory techniques. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory safety manuals and equipment, and attending lab meetings. Qualified candidates with a strong interest in collaborative, translational research are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Ph.D, M.D., or equivalent in a Bioscience or Bioinformatics, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of Bioinformatics experience (including education).
• At least 3 years of Biology (wet-lab) experience (including education).
• Experience in neurobiology and protein aggregation.

Responsibilities

• Manage C. elegans strains and mouse colonies.
• Assist with in-vivo experiments.
• Perform protein isolations and Western blots.
• Conduct PCR amplifications.
• Perform culture and assay of human cells.
• Assist with other laboratory procedures.
• Write animal protocols.
• Compile data obtained for analysis.
• Perform in silico molecular modeling of proteins and their ligands.
• Order supplies and attend lab meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees