Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease

Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)

The Post Doctoral Fellow in the Division of Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease will conduct research investigating the role of ion channels in innate defense mechanisms within the lung. The research may focus on innate immunity related to cystic fibrosis or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or on lung responses to inhaled e-cigarette vapor. The position involves both basic and translational research under the direction of a Principal Investigator.

Job Duties:

Research Overview:
Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.

Perform in vitro studies with primary lung cell culture models.

Perform biochemical or imaging experiments pertaining to CF or e-cigarette exposure.

Use imaging, biochemical, proteomic, and microbiological techniques both in vitro and in vivo.

Assist with the development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.

Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

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.

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

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. in physiology, immunology, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and viral models such as RSV.

Experience conducting and analyzing in vitro studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

Imaging or biochemistry experience including working with lung tissues or immune cells.

Experience with microscopy, flow cytometry and/or mass spectrometry.

Experience with primary cell culture and animal model studies.

Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

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.

Employee 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: $63,480.00 - $90,000.00

Minimum: $63,480.00

Midpoint: $76,739.00

Maximum: $90,000.00