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Post-Doctoral Fellow I³R (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

Job Description


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Type of Position:


Workstudy Position:


No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:

Executive Director I3R


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Summary of Job Duties:

About the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R):
The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is the new model of public research and economic development, working with commercial, philanthropic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to deliver positive societal impact. It is about bringing the discoveries of the future to the world in real-time.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with purpose-driven coworkers in one of the fastest-growing and most naturally beautiful regions in the U.S. You’ll join a growing team of visionary researchers and thought leaders dedicated to working with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions.
I³R is committed to building a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive team and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where all opinions are valued, all voices are heard, and ideas become reality.
Job Duties:
The Post Doctoral Fellow at I³R will work as a member of the research team and will participate in data collection activities, develop tools for efficient and reliable data collection, and prepare reports and publications of research results in areas that cover food tech and health tech sectors. They will focus on the translation of basic research to design and development of products, technologies, and subsequent deployment.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A PhD or comparable advanced degree in Neuroscience, Engineering, Data Science, health education or related fields

  • Two or more years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience of working with human subjects

  • Ability to program in Matlab or Python

  • Experience troubleshooting equipment in clinical environments

  • Share a desire to improve healthcare

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to document activities and develop product documentation as needed

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team while being able to work independently

  • Ability to plan and anticipate actions according to changing priorities and deadlines


Additional Information:

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry



Salary Information:


Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:


Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:


Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:


Julia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.



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Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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