Post-Doctoral Fellow CanBioIAMI
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58656 - 80000
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Cancer Biology-----
Institute for Advancing Medical InnovationPosition Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow - CanBio/IAMIJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
Responsible for performing organic reactions in Dr. Sieleckis lab within the Institute of Advancing Medical Innovation and the Department of Cancer Biology. Post-docs will learn methods appropriate to the field learn grant writing skills and complete an original research project in preparation for independent careers.Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Research Overview: Work with PI/faculty mentor to develop and perform synthesis of multiple small molecule platforms in collaboration with principal investigators of KUMC KUCC and from other research institutes and companies.
Provide input into a wide range of skills and will use bench experiments cell culture and eventually animal studies to investigate novel mechanisms of cancer development progression and therapeutic sensitivity/resistance.
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 his/her project design/interpretation.
Design retrosynthetic analyses and convert these to real world synthetic organic methods
Assist to Design animal experiments with rodents.
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 her/his project.
Interact with KU Cancer Center donors and local cancer affiliates.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Cancer Biology 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 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 (or equivalent) Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
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:
Basic bench and research experience with small molecule synthesis and nanomedicine.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Experience serving as the lead on research project.
Skills
Communication and presentation skills.
Analytical and Innovative
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Laboratory bench skills
Broad sense of understanding in small molecule synthesis and nanomedicine
Required Documents
Resume
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 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
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
