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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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.
 

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.

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Department:
COM | Radiation Oncology Lab Wolfe

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is open in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Highly motivated individuals experienced with molecular and cellular techniques used in in vitro and in vivo tumor studies are sought with a strong interest in cancer research. The Wolfe laboratory is an interdisciplinary research lab that spans the interface between DNA repair and radiation therapy in deadly cancers. The lab studies aspects of oncogenic DNA repair regulation, homologous recombination dynamics, and radiation mouse models of human cancer. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research using molecular biology, cellular/radiation biology, and mouse model approaches to understand how DNA damage repair processes are critically important for maintaining the radioresistant phenotype of KRAS mutant pancreatic cancer. The candidate will be also trained in data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, and presenting research findings in scientific meetings.

Qualifications:

Ph.D degree in biomedical science or related field required.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Pursue specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; conducts research to characterize the genetic basis of human cancers.

• Develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods to achieve characterization of the genetic basis of human cancers.

• Identifies novel genes and examines their role in cancer development.

• Analyzes changes in gene copy number and mRNA or protein expression, gene cloning and mutation detection.

• Participates in analyzing data for reports for the purpose of grants submissions.

• Trains staff in molecular biology techniques.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

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:
Balancing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping

Occasional Physical Activity:
Feeling

Benefits Eligible:
Yes