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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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• 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)
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• 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

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Department:
COM | Physiology & Cell Biology Golgi

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
A Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Storrie at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology (https://physiology.uams.edu/). The Storrie laboratory focuses on the underlying role of platelets in determining the structure of differentiated platelet aggregates, thrombi, bleeding cessation, and the formation of occlusive clots. Our in vivo work with mouse models reveals that thrombus formation is structured through the generation of multiple platelet activation states. These findings raise new questions that are best answered through in vitro/ex vivo approaches and may involve in vivo labeled platelet tracking experiments. The Research Associate will conduct both guided and relatively independent research in platelet biology, large-scale, quantitative image analysis, and in vitro analysis of cell differentiation in a cell system in which platelet differentiation occurs without a change in gene expression. The position is funded by the NIH/ National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and is available from October 1, 2023.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Physiology or a related field plus (6) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated previous experience in conducting in vivo research in mouse models.

• Experience in wet lab research.

• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.

• Possesses troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with colleagues in various departments.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree in Physiology or a related field plus four (4) years of research experience required.

• Experience in biological sciences with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology approaches

• Experience and aptitude in small animal surgeries.

• Experience in data-driven approaches such as image analysis, informatics, and modeling are desirable.

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy.

• Experience with TEM imaging and analyses.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments utilizing both in vivo and in vitro/ex vivo approaches.

• Perform and support all small animal surgical experiments in the laboratory.

• Involved in manuscript preparation and data framing and setup for grant proposal preparation.

• Introduce postdoctoral trainees and summer students to the laboratory.

• 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.

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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:
Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:
Climbing, Kneeling, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes