Post Doctoral Fellow- Cardiovascular Medicine (Shah Lab) (kumc)

Job Description

Department:

SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine

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Position Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow- Cardiovascular Medicine (Shah Lab)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to: Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research, train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor, participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia, participate in the University’s Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars, have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.), and candidates should have strong English skills and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience. Candidates must be able to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects. Ideally, the fellow will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.

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Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD in physiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

Work experience:

• Work history of scientific productivity as evidenced by application materials.

• Proficiency in cell culture, microscopy, and animal studies of heart disease.

• Experience with confocal microscopy.

• Experience with mouse studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: PhD with thesis in cardiovascular field.

Work Experience: Proficiency with mouse echocardiography, ischemia reperfusion surgeries, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.

Job Duties Outlined

• Perform in vitro studies of molecular signaling.

• Perform experiments in transgenic mouse models.

• Participate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

• Design independent experiments in consultation with supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation 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 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$47,476.00

Midpoint

$66,000.00

Maximum

$80,000.00