What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease) position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease)
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Post Doctoral Fellow will work in a laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center, focusing on the study of the role of ion channels in innate defense in the lungs. This project could tilt either towards innate immunity in cystic fibrosis or ARDS, or in studying how the lung reacts to inhalation of e-cigarette vapor. This project will encompass both basic and translational research.
Job Description
Job Duties:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: Recent Ph.D. in physiology, immunology, or a related field.
Work Experience
Work Experience:
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Salary
Compensation Statement
The 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
$58,656.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,328.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease)
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Post Doctoral Fellow will work in a laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center, focusing on the study of the role of ion channels in innate defense in the lungs. This project could tilt either towards innate immunity in cystic fibrosis or ARDS, or in studying how the lung reacts to inhalation of e-cigarette vapor. This project will encompass both basic and translational research.
Job Description
Job Duties:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
- Perform in vitro studies with primary lung cell culture models.
- Perform biochemical or imaging experiments pertaining to CF or e-cigarette exposure.
- Use imaging, biochemical, proteomic, and microbiological techniques both in vitro and in vivo.
- Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
- 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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education: Recent Ph.D. in physiology, immunology, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and viral models such as RSV.
- Experience with peptide biochemistry, viral pathogenesis, and imaging.
Work Experience:
- A record of creativity and scientific productivity.
- Proficiency in imaging or biochemistry, working with lung tissues or immune cells.
- Experience with microscopy, flow cytometry and/or mass spectrometry is desirable.
- Must be willing to perform both primary cell culture and animal model studies.
- Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens.
- Critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team.
- Cell culture/technical skills.
- Resume/CV with a complete list of publications.
- Cover Letter detailing research experience and career goals.
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Salary
Compensation Statement
The 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
$58,656.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,328.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Salary : $58,656 - $80,000
