Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration

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Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease

Position Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow – Internal Medicine (GEID)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Post Doctoral Fellow will work in Dr. Ana Maria Jaramillo lab in the Division of Genetic, Environmental, and Inhalational Disease. The laboratory works on mucin trafficking mechanisms in the airway epithelium. This position focuses on both research and lab management, with approximately 80% of the time dedicated to research projects.

Job Description:

Job Duties

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

Design and carry out cell culture and rodent-based research projects.
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.
Perform cellular and molecular biology experiments pertaining to define the molecular mechanisms of mucin trafficking in the airway epithelium.
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

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:

Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

Less than 2 years of post-doctoral experience.
Cell culture, animal handling, microscopy and standard wet lab experience needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

Experience with microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
Experience working with human bronchial epithelial cells.
Experience in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Immunology or related discipline.
Established publication record.

Skills:

Analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Work collaboratively
Work Independently

Required Documents:

A cover letter detailing research experience and career goals.
Curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications.

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:

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$69,328.00

Maximum

$80,000.00