University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

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Computer VisionMicroscopyCell CultureResearchExperimental DesignCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoring

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About the role

  • Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
  • Use imaging, biochemical, proteomic, and microbiological techniques both in vitro and in vivo.
  • Assist with the,development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Experience with microscopy, flow cytometry and/or mass spectrometry.
  • Experience with primary cell culture and animal model studies.
  • Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens.
  • This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Nice to have

  • Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and viral models such as RSV.
  • Experience conducting and analyzing in vitro studies.

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Required Documents
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Employee Type:
  • Regular Time Type:
  • Full time Rate Type:
  • Compensation Statement:
  • 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.

Compensation

  • $63,480.00 - $90,000.00 Minimum
  • $63,480.00 Midpoint
  • $76,739.00 Maximum
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
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