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

Post Doctoral Fellow
- Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)# University of Kansas Medical Center## Post Doctoral Fellow
- Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)
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** Department:
** SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration-----Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease##
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* Position Title:

** Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)##
** Job Family Group:
** Professional Staff##
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Post Doctoral Fellow in the Division of Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease participates in research focused on cystic fibrosis-related diabetes to improve understanding of disease mechanisms and identify approaches to prevent and treat cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. This role provides advanced research training to support the development of an independent research career. The fellow conducts research under the guidance of Dr.

Rob Tarran, engages in professional development activities, and contributes to independent and collaborative research, dissemination of findings, and laboratory activities.##
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* Job Description:

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** Job Duties Outlined:
** Research & Lab Responsibilities
* Conduct research under PI mentorship.
* Design, execute, and analyze experiments or studies.
* Collect, manage, and interpret datasets.
* Contribute to protocols, manuals, and regulatory documents.
* Collaborate with the PI, faculty, and research teams on project direction and results interpretation.

Scholarly Output & Grant Writing
* Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
* Assist in preparing research proposals or other funding submissions.

Professional Development & Mentorship
* Participate in seminars, workshops, and professional development activities.
* Develop and follow an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
* Mentor graduate or undergraduate students, interns, or trainees.
* Present research findings pliance
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date research records.
* Adhere to IRB, IACUC, data security, and other compliance policies.
* Attend required departmental and University orientation and training sessions.  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
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* Education:

** PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
* This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
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* Work Experience:

*** Experience conducting and analyzing in vivo studies.
* Experience working with diabetes models.  
** 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html##
** Employee Type:
** Regular##
** Time Type:
** Full time##
** Rate Type:
** Salary
* * Compensation Statement:
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