About this Post Doctoral Fellow role at University of Arkansas System
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Type of Position:
Fellow
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
COM | Pharmacology Cardiovascular
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Summary of Job Duties:
Join the Department of Pharmacology and contribute to innovative cardiovascular research as a Postdoctoral Fellow. This position offers an exciting opportunity to expand your research expertise, lead laboratory operations, mentor developing researchers, and work toward independent funding.The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform animal handling and basic animal procedures, genotyping, standard molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and experiments requested by the Principal Investigator. This role will also support general laboratory operations and maintenance while supervising a laboratory group consisting of students and laboratory staff.
Additional duties include training new employees and students in basic laboratory techniques and overseeing staff compliance with University, State, and Federal guidelines for the safe operation of a laboratory. The selected candidate will be expected to pursue independent funding and develop research in collaboration with the cardiovascular research team.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in animal studies, cell culture, Western blotting, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
This position is ideal for a motivated researcher who is ready to strengthen their scientific expertise, provide laboratory leadership, and advance meaningful cardiovascular research.
Qualifications:
PhD in Bioscience or related field.
Additional Information:
Responsiblities:
Performing animal handling and basic animal procedures
Conducting genotyping and standard molecular biology techniques
Maintaining and working with cell cultures
Performing experiments as requested by the Principal Investigator
Supporting general laboratory operations and maintenance
Supervising a laboratory group consisting of students and laboratory staff
Training new employees and students in basic laboratory procedures and techniques
Ensuring laboratory personnel comply with University, State, and Federal guidelines for safe laboratory operations
Working toward independent research and funding in collaboration with the cardiovascular research team
Other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
