University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellow - Wen-Xing Ding Lab

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 hours ago
Data AnalysisComputer VisionA/B TestingLogisticsPharmacologyBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyResearchLab ResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The study requires expertise in mitochondria and liver biology.
  • The Postdoc will work under the direct mentorship of principal investigator (PI) Wen-Xing Ding, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics (PTT).
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and well-organized research records to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
  • Spearhead the creative design, execution, and analysis of complementary in vitro experiments using mouse and human cells/tissues within a multidisciplinary team setting (e.g., primary mouse hepatocyte isolation and human liver tissue samples).
  • Lead cause-effect experiments using mouse models within a team setting to define the in vivo impacts of mitochondria dynamics in liver biology.
  • Work directly with the PI to prepare grant applications in support of both individual career development and team laboratory funding.
  • Lead aspects of routine laboratory and animal model maintenance.
  • The position will perform animal research (genetic animal mouse breeding, alcohol and high-fat diet feeding, IV and IP injection, oral gavage, tissue harvesting and cellular organelle isolation), biochemical and histological analysis, as well as omics data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Requirements

  • Research experience in a wet bench laboratory
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Work Experience:
  • Technical background experience in molecular biology, cellular imaging and animal experimentation in liver diseases
  • Experience in bioinformatics
  • Required Documents:
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Compensation

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

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.
  • 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
  • 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.

Company info

  • The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the KUMC research community.
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