Research Associate - Surgery General

Overview

Research Associate - Surgery General

Department:
SOM KC General Surgery
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- Surgery General

Position Title:
Research Associate - Surgery General

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

The research associate will work in a collaborative and dynamic research environment focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer. The research associate is offered the opportunity to engage in innovative research, develop new models, and publish in high-impact journals.

Job Duties

• Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of pancreatic cancer with a focus on (specify key focus, e.g., pathophysiology, molecular signaling pathways, inflammation, therapeutics).
• Have knowledge and experience in handling Pancreatic cancer mouse models.
• Perform molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extractions, RT-PCR, immunoblot analysis, immunofluorescence staining and tissue culture.
• Assist with development of grant proposals, including applicable fellowship award applications and NIH R01 applications.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

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

Work Experience:

• 6 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience in pancreatitis research, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience in relevant laboratory techniques (e.g., cell culture, animal models, molecular biology techniques, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Education
:
Ph.D. in biological sciences.

Work Experience
: 3 years of experience in cancer related pancreatitis research.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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.

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Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

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:
$24.20 - $35.09

Minimum
$24.20

Midpoint
$29.64

Maximum
$35.09

To learn more and apply online, please visit the KU Medical Center jobs page or go to the main KU Medical Center careers site and search for position number JR009063. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans.

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KUMC offers a range of benefits including health insurance beginning on hire date, paid parental…