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Type of Position:
Researchers
Job Type:
Regular
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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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
COM Peds Nephrology
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Alge laboratory based at UAMS and the Arkansas Childrens Research Institute seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to pursue basic and translational research investigating the role of uremic toxins in chronic kidney disease pathophysiology with a focus on the effects mediated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor on the renal and cardiovascular systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying mechanistic pathways involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease and cardiomyopathy and will be expected to work effectively both independently or in a team environment and influence project planning and grant writing. This is an initial oneyear appointment but renewable based on funding availability and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
Qualifications:
Ph.D degree in biomedical sciences toxicology pathology or related required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated expertise with DNA RNA and protein extraction PCR RTPCR immunoblotting microscopy and mouse husbandry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of standard genomics proteomics and metabolomic workflows and bioinformatic pipelines and software tools used to analyze and interpret large scale multiomic datasets will be advantageous.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Perform cell culture and in vitro assays to investigate the effects of uremic toxins on kidney cell lines.
Utilize molecular biology techniques including extraction of DNA RNA and protein extractions PCR RTPCR gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting.
Prepare samples for transcriptomic proteomic metabolomic and microbiome analysis.
Prepare bioinformatic analysis of omic data including RNAseq proteomic metabolomic and microbiome.
Perform mouse husbandry and routine procedures including tail snipping ear tagging collection of urine and blood and necropsy.
Optimize mouse models of acute and chronic kidney disease.
Keep accurate and timely records of experimental procedures
Perform data processing analysis charting/graphing and presentation as directed by Principal Investigator (PI)
Perform literature searches to find research information on related procedures and previous studies.
Prepare manuscripts.
Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Balancing Crouching Feeling Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
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Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
