Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Closing Date:

04/25/2025

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

RegularYes

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 | Physiology & Cell Biology Novak Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work within an interdisciplinary team, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to perform both clinical and basic studies. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow joining the Novak lab team will help further their work in understanding the microenvironment of a healing bone and cartilage to regain normal skeletal function in physiological and pathological contexts. Specific research directions are 1) Gaining insight into the hematopoietic/immune cell lineage interactions with mesenchymal, endothelial cells after bone and cartilage injury; 2) Understanding how immune cells signals at the injury site modulate bone microenvironment and activates healing process of a bone and cartilage; and 3) Reveal transcriptional and proteomic changes within bone and cartilage that alter skeletal function and healing during homeostasis and in pathological conditions. Using a multi-omics approach, aim is to identify novel molecular targets for pre-clinical studies with the objective to translate these therapies to the clinical application.

Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree (PhD) in biological field or biomedical sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, or a related field.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research as outlined with minimal supervision in funded and proposed grant applications under the direction and mentorship of the Principle Investigator or Collaborators.

• Develops or modifies research protocols and collects background information for ongoing and future experiments and grant projects.

• Troubleshoots new and existing experimental approaches and makes recommendations for research refinement and protocol development.   

• Maintains proper records of experiments in detail.  

• Documents all experimental results including photos where appropriate.  

• Maintains a safe work environment and safety training. Maintains all necessary records for equipment, maintenance, use, etc. (this may include service contracts and scheduled maintenance visits).

• Prepares publications and presents data in written and oral presentations.  

• Participates in preparing grant proposals and assists the Principal Investigator in these duties.

• Proficiently prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments according to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and federal regulations. May participate in periodic site visits from sponsor agencies, regulatory authorities and others to review research, source documentation and research procedures.

• Attends seminars and meetings as instructed or suggested by the mentor/supervisor.

• Performs related duties as required by the Principal Investigator and by the UAMS.

• Duties may be assigned by management associated with this position that are determined to be within the incumbent's knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes