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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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 Post Doctoral Fellow 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 Post Doctoral Fellow will work within an interdisciplinary team, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to perform both clinical and basic studies. Candidates will be actively involved in projects aimed at understanding the metabolic stress response to burns and in particular, the role of the mitochondrion in burn-induced hypermetabolism. There will also be opportunities to participate in ongoing studies aimed at elucidating the impact of diet and lifestyle on mitochondrial function. The position will offer training in the fields of metabolic physiology, bioenergetics and nutrition, and the metabolic response to trauma. Training in various stable isotope techniques to characterize energy expenditure and substrate metabolism as well as high-resolution respirometry to study bioenergetics, will also be provided.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or DVM) in biomedical sciences, physiology, nutrition, bioenergetics or related field required.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research as outlined with minimal supervision in funded and proposed grant applications under the direction of the Principle Investigator or Collaborators.

• Develops or modifies research protocols and collects background information for ongoing and future experiments.

• Troubleshoots new and existing experimental approaches and makes recommendations for research refinement.  

• Maintains proper records of experiments in detail. 

• Documents all experimental results including photos where appropriate. 

• Prepares manuscripts for publication and participates in preparing grants and assisting other lab members in these duties.

• Maintains a safe work environment and safety training.

• Maintains all necessary records for equipment, maintenance, use, etc. (this may include service contracts and scheduled maintenance visits).

• May assist with grant proposals and is responsible for publication preparation and presentations. 

• Proficiently prepare and process new research proposals, amendments according to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and federal regulations.

• May participate in periodic site visits from sponsor agencies, regulatory authorities and others to review research, source documentation and research procedures.

• Attends seminars or meetings as instructed or suggested by the supervisor.

• Duties may be assigned by management associated with this position that are determined to be within the incumbent's knowledge, skills and abilities.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), 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:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:
Sharps

Benefits Eligible:
Yes