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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.
 

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 | MBIM Forrest Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Post-Doctoral Fellow position will perform experiments relating to virology, immunology, cancer biology, and small animal pathogenesis. He or she will be responsible for growth of mammalian cells, bacteria, and viruses.

Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.D, or D.V.M. in life sciences emphasis in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and/or cancer biology or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• At least 4 years of experience in laboratory training that include cloning, PCR/RT-PCR, western blot, aseptic mammalian cell culture handling, and/or experience with small animal models of disease.

• Techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.

• Good communication skills including communicating with others, presenting scientific findings at scientific conferences, and writing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than 2 years of laboratory experience in immunologic analyses of microbial infections, such as B cell and T cell analyses using flow cytometry, ELISA, and ELISpot techniques.

• Expertise in microbiology and genetics, and proficient with molecular biology techniques. Good publication record.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to understand the host response to viral infections using molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and immunological methods including, but not limited to, flow cytometry, ELISA, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, molecular genetic techniques, and DNA and plasmid preparation and transformation.

• Perform infections of mice with viruses and parasites.

• Perform tissue isolations for histology, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry analysis.

• Help write scientific manuscripts and grant proposals by supplying information pertaining to experiments undertaken as described and composing initial manuscript drafts.  

• Reading scientific literature to design new experiments.

• Develop new research skills that strengthen his/her independent research ability. 

• Organize and oversee daily operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining, chemical inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical and instrumental safety checks.

• Help train graduate students, other postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and any temporary undergraduate students that enter the lab.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

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:
No Background Check Required

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:
Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes