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 - Administration
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 in The Soboloff Lab in the Division of Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease at the University of Kansas Medical Center will explore the physiology and pathophysiology of store-operated Ca2 entry. Research areas include melanoma, pancreatic cancer, T cell activation and bone maintenance, utilizing techniques including advanced microscopy approaches, Western analysis, ChIP, qPCR and general molecular biology.
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: Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, 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 - Administration
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 in The Soboloff Lab in the Division of Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease at the University of Kansas Medical Center will explore the physiology and pathophysiology of store-operated Ca2 entry. Research areas include melanoma, pancreatic cancer, T cell activation and bone maintenance, utilizing techniques including advanced microscopy approaches, Western analysis, ChIP, qPCR and general molecular biology.
Job Description
Job Duties
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Design and conduct experiments under the guidance of the PI to advance research objectives.
- Analyze experimental data and interpret results for use in publications, grant applications, and determining the next steps in the research.
- Perform cellular and molecular biology experiments pertaining to define the molecular mechanisms facilitating Ca2 -dependent changes in cell function.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Collaborate with the PI to design and execute independent experiments.
- Assist in the supervision and training of students.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, procedures, results, and other relevant 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: Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Graduate training in laboratory research.
- Cell culture, animal handling, microscopy and standard wet lab experience.
Work Experience:
- Experience developing and conducting experiments in cancer, immunology and/or bone.
- Experience with immunocytochemistry and protein biochemistry.
- Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens.
- Background in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Immunology or related discipline.
- Established publication record.
- Proficiency in generating and analyzing large datasets.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- A cover letter detailing research experience and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications.
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
