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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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 | Internal Med Endo VA Support

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Post Doctoral Fellow will perform experiments relating to cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry and bone metabolism. This position will conduct research to understand mechanisms of bone cell function by using molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunological methods including lentiviral preparation and transduction, Western Blotting, immunoprecipitation, quantitative RT-PCR, CRISPR-based genetic manipulation, and DNA and plasmid preparation and transformation. In addition, this position will be expected to perform mouse experimentation, bone imaging and histomorphometric measurements.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bone biology or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Techniques in molecular biology and cell culture.

• Work closely with various laboratory animal specimens.

• Good communication skills including communicating with others.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Help write scientific manuscripts and grant applications by supplying information pertaining to experiments undertaken as described.

• Reading scientific literature to design new experiments.

• Develop new research skills that strengthen their independent research ability.

• Present scientific findings at scientific conference and write scientific manuscripts.

• Organize and oversee the 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, and any temporary undergraduate students that enter the lab.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  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. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Benefits Eligible:
Yes