Research Associate - Surgery General

University of Kansas Medical Center • Murphy, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The research associate will work in a collaborative and dynamic research environment focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer. The research associate is offered the opportunity to engage in innovative research, develop new models, and publish in high-impact journals.

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience in pancreatitis research, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience in relevant laboratory techniques (e.g., cell culture, animal models, molecular biology techniques, etc.).
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in biological sciences.
• 3 years of experience in cancer related pancreatitis research.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on (specify key focus, e.g., pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, therapeutics).
• Handle Pancreatic cancer mouse models.
• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture.
• Assist with development of grant proposals, including applicable fellowship award applications and NIH R01 applications.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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 after six months of employment
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid time off for jury duty
• Paid time off for military service
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

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