Post Doctoral Fellow - Alzheimers Disease Center (kumc)
Job posting number: #138857 (Ref:JR007445)
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Job Description
Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)-----
Alzheimer's Disease Center StaffPosition Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow - Alzheimers Disease CenterJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
A position is available for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow at the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Candidates will work with Dr. Heather Wilkins, an Assistant Professor in Neurology, and the Assistant Director of the KU ADRC Biomarker Core. The Wilkins laboratory studies novel biomarker development and the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease.JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW
Our objective is to prepare the fellow for a faculty-level position, through which the candidate will establish an independent research program. This objective includes working towards obtaining mentored grant support. Therefore, in addition to a background in fundamental metabolism/mitochondria research and an interest in Alzheimer’s disease research, an ability (or the desire to acquire the ability) to develop and write grant applications is preferred.
Additional career training and development opportunities will be provided through the KU ADRC’s Brain Health Training Program (BHTP). Through the BHTP program, the fellow will have access to an integrated and comprehensive research training environment for the study of brain aging and dementia. The BHTP pipeline provides opportunities for the fellow to develop mentoring skills, collaborative science networks and advanced research skills.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Postdoctoral Professional Development
As part of one’s own development, regularly participate in professional development activities outside of the lab.
Participate in the KUMC Postdoctoral Individual Development Plan process.
Analyze and disseminate findings from basic and clinical research at the KU ADRC, including but not limited to analysis of data with advanced software, and developing and submitting manuscripts for publication
Implement and execute laboratory studies as defined and approved by the lab supervisor and mentor.
Participation in grant development and submission, including training grants and research grants to be conducted by both the fellow and others.
Attention to detail, multitasking, ability to work within a team, and maintaining a professional demeanor towards research volunteers are necessary attributes for executing these projects.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
This is an in-person position. You will be expected to be in-person to complete all job duties onsite at KUMC or other work locations as determined.
Day shift
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD)
Work Experience: The ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.
Languages:
Strong English skills and an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
A strong background in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
A background in mitochondrial or metabolism fundamental biology and research, at a genetic, proteomic, or functional level
Work Experience: An interest or pre-existing background in Alzheimer’s disease research.
Skills
The ability to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects.
An ability to prepare grant applications (or a desire to learn to prepare grant applications), with the ambition to advance to a faculty appointment.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00Minimum
$47,476.00Midpoint
$66,000.00Maximum
$80,000.00