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Job Location drjobs

Kansas City - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 58656 - 80000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Department:

SOM KC Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetic and Immunology

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Bose Lab

Position Title:

Post-Doc Fellow - Bose Lab

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jeffrey Bose in the Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Our research program seeks to identify novel pathways used by bacteria to cause disease. One major area of research interest is how the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus responds to and utilizes host fatty acids. We use a multidisciplinary approach of cell-based assays biochemistry protein structure and function and immunology. If interested please send a letter describing your research experience/interest/future career aspirations your CV and contact information for three references.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Research Overview: Work with PI/faculty mentor to design and perform research related to fatty acid metabolism in Staphylococcus aureus. This may include cell-based assays virulence assays animal models of infection and protein purification. Multi-omics approaches and big data analysis will be included. As a component of this it includes data analysis prepare data for presentations (oral and written) write manuscripts contribute to grant application and other research-related responsibilities.

Postdoc 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 their project design/interpretation.

  • Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their 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 scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts manuscripts and posters.

  • Submit fellowship applications as eligible to bolster research funding and CV building for projects.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Microbiology understand and follow all assigned duties and attend regularly scheduled research team 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: PhD in Microbiology Immunology Biochemistry Molecular Biology or related field

Experience: Research experience using BSL-2 organisms

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements institutional standards of academic and professional excellence alignment with peer institution benchmarks and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

  • Research experience with S. aureus or related organism.

  • Data analysis of omics data

  • Animal models of infection

  • Experience in protein purification and related assays.

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. Employer-paid life insurance long-term 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

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:

$58656.00 - $80000.00

Minimum

$58656.00

Midpoint

$69328.00

Maximum

$80000.00

Employment Type

Full-Time

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