Post Doctoral Fellow

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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 theApply link/button.

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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.

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Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, or a related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular genetics and/or molecular biology.

• Demonstrated abilities with techniques including DNA cloning, DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, protein purification, heterologous gene expression, transformation, and gene knockout techniques in fungi mouse models.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge in using standard genomics/proteomics/molecular biology databases and software tools to analyze and interpret whole proteomic and large genomic data sets.

• Any experience in leading and training PhD students or research assistants preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Identify the function of genes responsible for hyphal growth, virulence, and drug resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus.

• Clone and validate of candidate effector genes.

• Phenotype and genotype of a collection of Aspergillus isolates.

• Fungal transformation and gene deletion/disruption utilizing conventional method and CRISPR-Cas9 system, characterization of post-translation modifications in the effector proteins including identification of active sites of the effectors using site-directed mutagenesis.

• Identifying of protein-protein interactions and protein localization, whole proteomic analysis antifungal drug screening, and evaluating the interactions of the effectors in causing disease using the mouse model.

• Experimental designing and work, data collection, interpretation and management, and presentations at scientific meetings and publishing.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.