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Research Associate - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
$89k-112k (estimate)
Full Time | IT Outsourcing & Consulting
3 Days Ago
University of Kansas Medical Center is Hiring a Research Associate - Internal Medicine (Nephrology) Near Kansas, KS
DepartmentSOM KC Internal Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension
Wallace
Position TitleResearch Associate - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
Job Family GroupProfessional Staff
Job Description SummaryThe employee will participate in federally and privately funded studies in Dr. Darren Wallace’s laboratory in the Jared Grantham Kidney Institute. Dr. Wallace directs a research program that investigates the mechanisms involved in renal cystic disease in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder. A current focus is on understanding the molecular basis of cyst formation and growth, and changes in the microenvironment that lead to fibrosis and renal failure. This individual will investigate the role of cell surface integrins, G-protein coupled receptors and other signaling pathways involved in the disease using human tissue, primary cells and PKD animal models. The employee will be expected to work with research personnel including Research Associates and Research Assistants in the laboratory and develop leadership skills.
Job DescriptionRequired QualificationsEducation: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology or related fields.
Experience: 1- 3 years of research lab experience.
Preferred QualificationsEducation: Doctorial degree or foreign equivalent in cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology or related fields.
Work Experience: Experience with small animal experimentation, tissue culture and in vitro assays, and molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, and immunofluorescence staining.
Job Duties Outlined
Employee TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
Rate TypeSalary
Compensation StatementThe pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range$50,000.00 - $72,000.00
Minimum$50,000.00
Midpoint$61,000.00
Maximum$72,000.00
Wallace
Position TitleResearch Associate - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
Job Family GroupProfessional Staff
Job Description SummaryThe employee will participate in federally and privately funded studies in Dr. Darren Wallace’s laboratory in the Jared Grantham Kidney Institute. Dr. Wallace directs a research program that investigates the mechanisms involved in renal cystic disease in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder. A current focus is on understanding the molecular basis of cyst formation and growth, and changes in the microenvironment that lead to fibrosis and renal failure. This individual will investigate the role of cell surface integrins, G-protein coupled receptors and other signaling pathways involved in the disease using human tissue, primary cells and PKD animal models. The employee will be expected to work with research personnel including Research Associates and Research Assistants in the laboratory and develop leadership skills.
Job DescriptionRequired QualificationsEducation: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology or related fields.
Experience: 1- 3 years of research lab experience.
Preferred QualificationsEducation: Doctorial degree or foreign equivalent in cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology or related fields.
Work Experience: Experience with small animal experimentation, tissue culture and in vitro assays, and molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, and immunofluorescence staining.
Job Duties Outlined
- Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
- Assist in mouse breeding strategies, genotyping, and small animal experimentation.
- 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.
- Expectations: The Research Associate 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.
- Dissemination of studies: 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.
- Compliance: 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.
- Perform other duties assigned by PI and faculty mentor.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Resume/CV
Employee TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
Rate TypeSalary
Compensation StatementThe pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range$50,000.00 - $72,000.00
Minimum$50,000.00
Midpoint$61,000.00
Maximum$72,000.00
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
SALARY
$89k-112k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/01/2024
WEBSITE
kumc.edu
HEADQUARTERS
LAWRENCE, KS
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1999
TYPE
Private
CEO
DAVE GARDNER
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
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