Post Doctoral Research Scholar

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Overview

This is a two-year post-doctoral appointment (with possible renewal) to provide advance research training to individuals with a doctoral degree in the biological sciences and to further the basic and translational research goals in the Children's Research Institute. The postdoctoral research fellow will conduct high quality research in basic and translational science. Our laboratory has focused on understanding the mechanism of oncogene- or tumor suppressor-driven cancer progression and identifying novel strategies or compounds targeting cancer-specific events. Our lab specifically focuses on the mutant RAS and the p53 tumor suppressor signaling and takes chemical, biochemical, bioinformatic, and biological (cell culture, mouse models) approaches. We seek individuals with a doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences and to further the basic and translational research goals of the Division of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics and the Children's Mercy Research Institute.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducting original laboratory research in the general areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, and neuroscience

• Develop hypotheses and design and carry out laboratory experiments using a variety of research techniques to test those hypotheses under the supervision of his or her research mentors.

• Present research results at lab meetings and division meetings. 

  • Present at regional and national scientific conferences, publications of abstracts, and publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

• Fulfill mandatory education requirements by personal attendance or online training.

  • Regular participation at Lab and Section meetings.
  • Weekly attendance in Professor Rounds and/or scholarly conference in CMH.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline and 1-2 years experience

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $28.39/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

 

 

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

 

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

 

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.