University of Kansas Medical Center
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary
$63,480 - $90,000 / YEAR
Design and conduct research on epigenetic regulation in liver diseases using transgenic mouse models and advanced sequencing techniques. Analyze experimental data to prepare scientific manuscripts and grant proposals under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.
Requires a Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field with experience in epigenetics and molecular biology. Preferred candidates have expertise in flow cytometry, bioinformatics, and animal surgical procedures.
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology ----- Medicine-Gastroenterology
Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) Job Family Group: Professional Staff
Summary: This Post Doc Fellow position supports research conducted in Dr. Irina Tikhanovich’s laboratory within the Division of Gastroenterology. The work focuses on investigating the role of epigenetic regulation in the development and resolution of liver diseases.
Job Duties Research Overview: Design and conduct research studies and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI). Perform experiments to understand molecular mechanisms of liver disease development. Experiments will involve mouse surgeries, flow cytometry, spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing. Perform in vivo experiments in transgenic mouse models of liver injury. Develop and troubleshoot research protocols. Analyze experimental data and interpret results for use in publications, grant applications, and determining the next steps in the research. Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. Collaborate with the PI to design and execute independent experiments. Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, procedures, results, and other relevant research information.
Work Experience: Experience with transgenic mouse handling. Experience with single-cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics. Experience with flow cytometry. Experience with bioinformatics. Experience with animal surgical procedures. Skills Interpersonal skills Organization Communication Time management Attention to detail 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: 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 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://www.kumc.edu/public-safety/clery-information/annual-security-report.html https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm
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