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Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

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.
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Department:
Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Department's Website:

https://hhpr.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Post Doctoral Research Scholar will be responsible for working closely with the Assistant Professor in the Exercise Science Department at the Molecular Muscle Mass Regulation Laboratory and serving as the primary mentor and collaborators in overseeing successful completion of research projects as outlined in NIA research grant 1R01AG080047, performing research experiments with models of in vivo and in vitro gene manipulation and murine exercise, and completing tissue sample analysis that includes, but is not limited to, mitochondrial respiration and ROS emission, muscle function, Western blotting, RT-PCR, muscle protein fractional synthesis rates by deuterium oxide labeling, histology, cell/nuclear sorting and DNA/RNA isolation, and bulk/single cells/single nucleus RNA-sequencing. The duties for this position also include tissue culture experiments and maintenance of required cell lines, bioinformatics, the preparation and submission of research manuscripts, assisting in the writing of as well as the writing of external research and fellowship grant applications, and dissemination of findings at relevant seminars/conferences.
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:

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Biology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, or other related field conferred by start date

• Demonstrated potential to publish in high quality journals and present at national/international conferences

• Demonstrated familiarity with molecular laboratory techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and handling transgenic animals

• Experience with animal physiology and/or molecular biology techniques which may include: muscle contractile function, cell culture and transfection, single cell -omics, and mitochondrial respiration

• Experience with bioinformatics

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work well in a multi-PI, multi-trainee environment as part of a team

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques

• Excellent organizational skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with laboratory animals

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and follow laboratory protocols

• Ability to disseminate research findings in manuscript form and orally in seminars and scientific conferences

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kevin Murach, PhD, Assistant Professor, kmurach@uar.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:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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 that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes