University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Post Doctoral Fellow- Cardiology

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

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About the role

  • The Post Doctoral Fellow in Department of Cardiology participates in cardiovascular research investigating molecular signaling and heart disease using in vitro studies and transgenic mouse models to advance understanding of cardiovascular disease mechanisms.
  • The fellow conducts research under the guidance of a Principal Investigator (PI), engages in professional development activities, and contributes to independent and collaborative research, dissemination of findings, and laboratory activities.
  • Conduct in vitro experiments and studies using transgenic mouse models of heart disease.

Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments or studies. investigating molecular signaling and cardiovascular disease
  • This role provides advanced research training to support development of an independent research career.
  • Collect, manage, and interpret datasets.
  • Collaborate with the PI, faculty, and research teams on project direction and results interpretation.
  • Develop and follow an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date research records.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience contributing to scientific publications or research presentations, as evidenced by application materials.
  • Experience with cell culture, microscopy, and animal studies of heart disease.
  • Experience with confocal microscopy.
  • Experience with mouse studies.

Nice to have

  • Work Experience: Experience with mouse echocardiography, ischemia reperfusion surgeries, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.
  • Required Documents
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  • PhD with thesis in cardiovascular field.

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.
  • 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.
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