Post Doctoral Fellow - Dr. Sufi Thomas Research Lab
Post Doctoral Fellow - Dr. Sufi Thomas Research Lab
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Department:
SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT)Thomas LabPosition Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow Dr. Sufi Thomas Research LabJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The postdoctoral fellow will focus on using preclinical models to understand the molecular mechanism regulating the tumor microenvironmentmediated tumor promotion and response to therapy. In addition the applicant will engage in developing models and finding therapeutic approaches addressing the late effects of radiation therapy. A broad range of skills including tissue culture animal models of oral cancer microbiology molecular biology database analysis and computational biology may be used to conduct the research.Job Description:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Administering research projects pertaining to cancer research and survivorship.
- Summarize data and present it at lab meetings conferences and other public venues.
- Performing experiments in vitro and in vivo.
- Train lab personnel including students and postdoctoral fellows.
- Draft and edit manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Perform routing lab maintenance and ensure compliance with IRB and animal protocols.
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 publicationquality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peerreviewed 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.
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD in cancer biology molecular biology or immunology
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience: Preferred experience with preclinical models of cancer.
Skills
- Critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team.
- Proven track record of publications and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Potential for extramural funding via participation in recent grants and/or contracts.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
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. Employerpaid life insurance longterm 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. Type: Regular 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. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryPay Range:
$58656.00 $80000.00
Employment Type
Full-Time
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