- 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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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 | PSY Health & Legal Sys Lab
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research fellow to work alongside Dr. Melissa Zielinski within the UAMS NIDA T32 Addiction Research grant. This candidate will be chosen based on academic background, match between research goals and the mentor for training and career development and fit of their research plan to the goals and mission of the T32 program to train a high-impact next generation of addiction scientists. This position is housed in the Psychiatric Research Institute’s Health and Legal system (HEALS) lab. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to actively participate in ongoing research projects, including human research assessments and data collection; launch new research projects; contribute in composing proposals and manuscripts; and submit grants. The incumbent will also present data in scientific conferences and meetings, attend and present in lab meetings and data clubs. The fellow will receive mentorship to create and implement their own individual career development plan. Fellows will have access to funds to attend external trainings and conferences.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DO) in psychology or social work required.
- Pre-doctoral experience with human-subjects research and manuscript submission.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must have excellent computer skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and statistical programs (i.e. SPSS).
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Fellow duties are highly focused on writing, so excellent writing skills are required.
- Demonstrated history of successful publication as first author is desired.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts research as outlined with minimal supervision in funded and proposed grant applications under the direction and mentorship of the Principal Investigator or Collaborators.
- Prepares publications and presents data in written and oral presentations.
- Grant writing.
- Develops and submits intramural and extramural grant and fellowship applications.
- Attends lab meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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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:
Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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.