Post Doc Fellow

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Education

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Post Doc Fellow

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:
Post Doc Fellow

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Dr. Navneet Dhillon's Lab in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a highly self-motivated, hardworking candidate to work in the laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center, focused on unraveling the molecular mechanisms involved in vascular dysfunction associated with cardio-pulmonary complications. This research will use imaging, biochemical, proteomic, and microbiological techniques both in vitro and in vivo. The primary research focus of the lab is aimed at mechanistically understanding how viral infections and drugs of abuse contribute alone and in conjunction to pulmonary vascular injury. The current research focus of the lab is aimed at elucidating the role of long non-coding RNAs and miRNAs, extracellular vesicles and interplay of macrophages, and T cells in pulmonary vascular remodeling.

Candidates with a strong background in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Immunology, Microbiology, or related discipline and prior experience of working either with vascular dysfunction or cardiopulmonary complications will be preferred. Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens is also preferred. Competence is areas of critical thinking, cell culture/technical skills and written/communication skills in English, with prior publication record, strong work ethics, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team is required.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and viral models such as HIV.
Experience with peptide biochemistry, pathogenesis, and imaging.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

A record of creativity and scientific productivity
Proficiency in advanced molecular biology techniques including RNA-seq
Experience developing and conducting experiments pertaining to cardiopulmonary diseases
Experience with microscopy and/or flow cytometry
Must be willing to perform both primary cell culture and animal model studies.

Job Duties Outlined:

Independently interpret experimental results and analysis of data to use in publications, grants, and determining the next steps for the research
Perform in vitro studies with primary lung cell culture
Perform molecular, proteomic, and histological experiments pertaining to cardiopulmonary complications, with a focus on pulmonary hypertension
Participate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals
Design independent experiments in consultation with the Principal Investigator
Assist the Principal Investigator in the supervision and training of students and research personnel
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
3 Professional References

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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 nine 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:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$47,476.00
Midpoint
$66,000.00
Maximum
$80,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Post-Doc-Fellow_JR006420 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006420.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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