- Location
- UAMS, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- PhD
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Fellow
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
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 | Pathology Research C
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Postdoctoral Researcher provides direct research support by performing general research tasks and hands-on animal work to advance scientific knowledge, analyzing data, and collaborating with the investigator to interpret results, as well as preparing manuscripts and grant proposals. This position requires expertise and strong independence in experimental design, data collection, and analysis, along with significant experience in retrovirus, herpesvirus and animal work. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Researcher will manage daily lab operations and maintain accurate records of research activities, including experimental data, equipment logs, and protocols.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Cancer Research, or a related scientific field.
- Proficiency in cell culture, Western blotting, real-time PCR, immunofluorescence staining, cell surface staining, and cell cycle staining.
- Skill in operating immunofluorescence microscopes with imaging capabilities, BD flow cytometers, plate readers, and related laboratory equipment.
- Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including bulk RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq), as well as proteomics data.
- Three to five years of related laboratory research experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements a variety of bench experiments and experimental animal procedures, conducts research, contributes to writing research protocols, manages and organizes data files, and performs statistical analysis. Collects data, maintains comprehensive records, and develops new protocols.
- Participates in the procurement and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies, as well as basic lab maintenance tasks such as refilling liquid nitrogen monthly, autoclaving tips and liquids as needed, sealing the biohazard trash box when full, and arranging for pickup, among other duties.
- Trains and collaborates closely with new lab members on laboratory operations and protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
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.