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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer  of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: https://ddei.uams.edu/

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

Department:
COM | Peds Developmental Nutrition

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Staff Scientist will be affiliated with the Division of Developmental Nutrition within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as well as ACRI and Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC). The Associate Staff Scientist supports the research of a faculty-rank investigator or may serve as a director of or team member within a multi-user core facility. Under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. He/She may provide extensive guidance to and/or directly supervise technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees, and professional staff. He/She makes significant and creative contributions to research in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence.
The Associate Staff Scientist works independently and has sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to the work of the laboratory. He/She is capable of independently designing experiments and assisting one or more faculty members in results interpretation, publication, and faculty member pursuit of grant or other funding. The Associate Staff Scientist does not have responsibilities for initiating new research programs or individually submitting grants or other funding applications.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D in biomedical sciences, physiology, nutrition, bioenergetics, or related field plus five (5) or more years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

• Postdoctoral fellowship and experience assisting in grant-writing preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Works independently as part of a complex research project/program.

• Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of work and in relation to the general research program.

• Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work involved in research projects.

• Contributes to the design, interpretation and final writing of research publications.

• Writes detailed protocols for the conduct of research.

• Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars and research conferences.

• Develops and implements operating procedures for the laboratory, and independently operates complex equipment and instrumentation.

• Develops and modifies test methods, evaluates the performance of research equipment and instrumentation, and makes design changes or develops new approaches. Selects procedures for data collection and handling; develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data.

• Directs the gathering of research materials, supplies, equipment and apparatus.

• Coordinates service support: repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials.

• Participates in the training, supervision and evaluation of research support staff, fellows, and students, as needed.

• Directs initial training as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures, as needed.

• Counsels staff/trainees on technical problems; advises and assists staff/trainees with special research projects.

• Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty.

• Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.

• Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance.

• Provides a degree of project leadership that is appropriate to the rank - for example, as head of a defined component of a research project or as a key member of a research team (e.g., Co-investigator on a grant project); provides overall program/project leadership and management; conducts and publishes research with minimal guidance required from the supervising faculty investigator; conducts research across multiple programs or projects, as relevant; participates in long-range research planning.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes