University of Kansas Medical Center
Post Doctoral Fellow - Pathology
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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Job Description Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Liang Zheng in the KUMC Pathology Department, engaging in cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis and hemostasis, with the broader goal of understanding how dysregulation in these processes contributes to complex cardiovascular and hematologic diseases. In addition, there are multiple outstanding clinicians, faculty, and research staff in the department and across the institution with whom the postdoctoral associate may collaborate. Department
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Pathology
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Liang Zheng in the KUMC Pathology Department, engaging in cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis and hemostasis, with the broader goal of understanding how dysregulation in these processes contributes to complex cardiovascular and hematologic diseases. In addition, there are multiple outstanding clinicians, faculty, and research staff in the department and across the institution with whom the postdoctoral associate may collaborate.
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to: Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research, train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor, participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia, participate in the University’s Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars, have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.), and candidates should have strong English skills and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience. Candidates must be able to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects. Ideally, the fellow will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write, and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Research Overview
Conduct research related to thrombosis and hemostasis, analyze data, and interpret experimental results. Prepare manuscripts for publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings. Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives. Share expertise and contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation. Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results. Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters. Submit fellowship applications, as eligible, to bolster research funding and CV building for projects.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Pathology, understand and follow all assigned duties, and attend regularly scheduled research team meetings.
Education
Required Qualifications
PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Proficiency in working with rodent or zebrafish models.
Skills
Proactive and self-motivated approach to research.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Salary
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$58,656.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,328.00
Maximum
$80,000.00 Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Liang Zheng in the KUMC Pathology Department, engaging in cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis and hemostasis, with the broader goal of understanding how dysregulation in these processes contributes to complex cardiovascular and hematologic diseases. In addition, there are multiple outstanding clinicians, faculty, and research staff in the department and across the institution with whom the postdoctoral associate may collaborate. Department
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Pathology
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Liang Zheng in the KUMC Pathology Department, engaging in cutting-edge research on the molecular mechanisms underlying thrombosis and hemostasis, with the broader goal of understanding how dysregulation in these processes contributes to complex cardiovascular and hematologic diseases. In addition, there are multiple outstanding clinicians, faculty, and research staff in the department and across the institution with whom the postdoctoral associate may collaborate.
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to: Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research, train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor, participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia, participate in the University’s Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars, have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.), and candidates should have strong English skills and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience. Candidates must be able to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects. Ideally, the fellow will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write, and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Research Overview
Conduct research related to thrombosis and hemostasis, analyze data, and interpret experimental results. Prepare manuscripts for publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings. Collaborate with fellow lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives. Share expertise and contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation. Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results. Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters. Submit fellowship applications, as eligible, to bolster research funding and CV building for projects.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Pathology, understand and follow all assigned duties, and attend regularly scheduled research team meetings.
Education
Required Qualifications
PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Proficiency in working with rodent or zebrafish models.
Skills
Proactive and self-motivated approach to research.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Salary
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$58,656.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,328.00
Maximum
$80,000.00 Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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