Postdoctoral Fellow - biology

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

ID: 7099653
Posted: May 10, 2022

Job Description

Summary of Job Duties:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for conducting optics and molecular biology experiments, and small animal work. This includes daily equipment calibration (optics), primer design and validation, RNA extraction and reverse cDNA synthesis, and chemotherapeutic drug(s) dosing and administration. The postdoctoral fellow will gain experience with biomedical data analysis and simulation, including using semi-parametric statistical methods to analyze longitudinal data. The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored in the use of tools that enable open and reproducible research such as collaborative work via GitHub, and management of data files in the cloud. Successful candidates will also assist in data analysis, writing grant proposals, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Familiarity with BMEG faculty and department
Additional Information:

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The College of Engineering is dedicated to building and supporting an inclusive culture with a diverse and pluralistic faculty, staff, and administration. The College encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community and welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, LGBTQIA+, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. The College invites applicants with career interruptions to share the related circumstances and explain how these interruptions have impacted their career path.

Salary Information:

$32,000

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Alexander Wayne [email protected]

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 and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.