- Location
- UAMS, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- PhD
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Researchers
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 | Neuro & Devel Sci Immune
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Assistant Staff Scientist will support innovative, NIH-funded research within the Department of Neuroscience focused on advancing the understanding of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. This position will conduct advanced laboratory experiments, contribute to scientific manuscripts and grant proposals, coordinate daily laboratory operations, and provide training and guidance to students and research personnel. The position requires 100% effort dedicated to various research grants under the supervision of Dr. Paul Drew.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree PLUS two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory training that include cloning, PCR/RT-PCR, western blot, and aseptic mammalian cell culture handling
- Preference given for IACUC and Biosafety Protocol experience, Clinical Research Quality Manager certification, Certified Clinical Research Professional or similar.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Perform experiments relating to neuroscience. He or she will be responsible for growth of mammalian cells, conduct research to understand neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases using molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and immunological methods including western blotting, immunoprecipitation, molecular genetic techniques, RNA-Seq, rtPCR, Bioinformatics, and microscopy imaging programs. The applicant will also have experience dissecting different brain regions, and culturing brain cells
Help write scientific manuscripts and grant proposals by supplying information pertaining to experiments undertaken as described and composing initial manuscript drafts. Reading scientific literature to design new experiments. Develop new research skills that strengthen his/her independent research ability.
Organize and oversee daily operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining, chemical inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical and instrumental safety checks.
Help train graduate students, other postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and any temporary undergraduate students that enter the lab.
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.