Postdoctoral Fellow - BMB Research Staff

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

A post-doctoral fellow position is available immediately in the NIH-funded group of Dr. Chad Slawson. The candidate selected for the position will work as part of a diverse research group, encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level scientists, employing cellular biology, molecular biology, mass spectrometry, and biochemical approaches focusing on understanding the role of O-GlcNAc in Alzheimer’s disease. The fellow will work on multiple projects in the lab while developing new lines of inquiry. 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.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in either cellular biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or medicine or other science/medicine-related area.
• Previous lab experience working with tissue culture.
• Previous lab experience working with protein expression and purification.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, data management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties will include cellular microscopy, protein immunoblotting, maintenance of cell cultures, and DNA isolation and analysis.
• Attend all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and Department, attend departmental seminars and attend regular lab meetings.
• Provide laboratory training for new students and fellows in the lab.
• Will participate in various research projects under the guidance of the faculty supervisor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in a laboratory notebook.
• Interact on a regular basis with faculty and other members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Develop and maintain lab guidelines for specific studies as directed by lab supervisor.
• Order supplies and negotiate prices on lab consumables.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation.
• Serve as lab safety person as needed.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy, and strictly adheres to safety and biosafety control procedures.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate equipment keeping appropriate documentation.
• Report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintain adequate inventory of lab kits and reagents.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and 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 and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

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