Post Doctoral Fellow - Peds - Surgery

Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Post-Doctoral Fellow position is ideal for an experienced researcher past the post-doctoral stage of their career who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research and academic excellence. Responsibilities will include training and managing research associates, residents, and students engaging in basic and translational research, along with organization of the laboratory. Additionally, the Instructor will focus on research studies relevant to the Principal Investigator's laboratory and provide critical data that results in publications and grant awards that benefit the department and the university.

The research will focus on projects studying sepsis, inflammation, and organ injury in large animal models. The Instructor will have autonomy in directing experiments and will have the opportunity to complete independent research projects and apply for appropriate intramural and extramural funding opportunities.

Ph.D. required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to independently design and successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.
• The applicant will ideally have been in a team setting in which they regularly interact with other team members and engage trainees in experiments.
• Additionally, the applicant must record data and report clearly on the study's findings.

• Perform animal experiments.
• Design experiments and analyze data pertaining to agreed-upon research studies.
• Write research papers for publication and grant applications for funding.
• Mentor graduate students and technicians.
• Oversee laboratory organization.

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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