Department:

SOM KC General Surgery

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Surgery General

Position Title:

Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Surgery

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow with a strong background in pancreatic cancer research in vitro and in vivo mouse models. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and dynamic research environment focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer. This position offers the opportunity to engage in innovative research, develop new models, and publish in high-impact journals.

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

Job Duties

Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.

• Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on (specify key focus, e.g., pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, therapeutics). 

• Have knowledge and experience in handling Pancreatic cancer mouse models.

• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture.

• Assist with development of grant proposals, including applicable fellowship award applications and NIH R01 applications.

• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.

• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.

• Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.

• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: A doctorate degree is required or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.)

Work Experience: Ideally, completion of at least two years of clinical residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Strong problem solving, communication and writing skills, as well as a strong grasp of mathematics

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

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:

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$69,328.00

Maximum

$80,000.00