Post Doctoral Fellow Ding Lab

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Job Description:

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage projects aimed at defining the role of mitochondrial dynamics in mitochondrial quality control and mtDNA induced innate immune response in ALD. This includes but is not limited to designing and executing experiments and using various molecular (e.g. qPCR) and histological (e.g. immunohistochemistry immunofluorescence) techniques to generate data.

• Interpret experimental results and analyze data generated from their studies.

• Lead knowledge-based dissemination through manuscript preparation efforts and take an active role in internal and external data presentations and aid in the development of external funding applications.

• Responsible for oversight of mouse colony management.

• Obtain training and remain in compliance with Lab Animal Resources (LAR) standard operating procedures as determined by KUMC LAR policies.

• Work independently in the design and performance of experiments develop graphs document and maintain statistics and interpretation and dissemination of data.

• Perform and manage routine lab maintenance and ordering of supplies.

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 tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical sciences

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.

Work Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience in a wet bench laboratory

• Two years of experience in liver research

• Two years of experience in mentorship of junior technicians and trainees within a laboratory setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Ph.D. in biology or M.D. in hepatology with a focus on liver disease

Work Experience:

• Three years of experience in molecular and cellular biology reproductive biology data evaluation and interpretation data presentation and scientific writing skills.

• Three years of working independently developing experiments related to the purpose of the laboratory

Skills

• Critical thinking.

• Cell culture/technical skills.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter

• CV/ Resume

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