University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Post Doctoral Fellow - Otolaryngology & Ophthalmology

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

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About the role

  • Research may include the study of ocular cancers and related mechanisms of disease, treatment, and survivorship.

Responsibilities

  • This role provides advanced research and scholarly training to support development of an independent research career.

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 analyzing and interpreting research data.
  • Complete all required departmental and University training and orientation activities.
  • 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. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Nice to have

  • Experience in molecular biology.
  • Experience modeling the tumor microenvironment and/or metastatic processes.
  • Experience with cancer therapeutics, drug development, and/or cancer survivorship research.
  • Experience with animal models, including handling mice.
  • Experience preparing grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
  • Record of scholarly productivity and a track record of publications as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Job Duties Outlined:
  • Research & Lab Responsibilities

Skills

  • Multitasking, problem solving, analytical skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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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