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Closing Date:

09/15/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

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Department:

COM | Biochemistry & Molecular Miah

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Post Doctoral Fellow in the Miah Laboratory at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) to study the role of non-Receptor Protein Tyrosine kinases (nRTKs) in TNBC; how nRTKs maneuver signal transduction pathways in TNBC to promote tumorigenesis and metastasis. The lab will undertake an interdisciplinary approach combining biochemical, molecular genetics, genomic and proteomics approaches in cell lines, mice, and human samples to achieve the research goals. The overarching goal of this research is to identify a druggable biomarker to yield a new avenue to study and treat TNBC with precision medicine therapies. This position involves studying the role of nRTKs and signal transduction pathways in TNBC using cell lines, tumor tissue samples and mouse models. The candidate will receive training in to progress towards an independent career.

The expectation will be that the post doc will obtain new data related to the above studies and, in cooperation and consultation with the supervisor, write manuscripts and grant proposals to the NIH or other local, national or international funding sources to obtain resources to expand studies and develop new independent lines of research.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a Bioscience field of study.
• Protein purification, cell culture, proteomics, and general laboratory experience.
• Ph.D. and 0-2 years postdoctoral experience. Or relevant equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Be highly organized, flexible and motivated.
• Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency are required.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Molecular biology approaches working with DNA, RNA, and proteins.
• Basic cell culture and protein purification
• Cell biology including Western blotting and Immunostaining.
• Live imaging of cells using microscopy.
• General lab organization.
• Develops, maintains, and manages project/research databases while establishing quality control and security protocols.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes