Job Description

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title:

Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Family Group:

Professional StaffThis Post Doc Fellow position supports research conducted in Dr. Irina Tikhanovich’s laboratory within the Division of Gastroenterology. The work focuses on investigating the role of epigenetic regulation in the development and resolution of liver diseases.

Job Duties

Research Overview: Design and conduct research studies and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Perform experiments to understand molecular mechanisms of liver disease development. Experiments will involve mouse surgeries, flow cytometry, spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing.
• Perform in vivo experiments in transgenic mouse models of liver injury.
• Develop and troubleshoot research protocols.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results for use in publications, grant applications, and determining the next steps in the research.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with the PI to design and execute independent experiments.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, procedures, results, and other relevant research information.

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. This appointment is time‑limited, consistent with institutional postdoctoral policy.

• 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 PI, 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 local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Compliance Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

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. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience: Experience in epigenetics, molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with transgenic mouse handling.
• Experience with single-cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with bioinformatics.
• Experience with animal surgical procedures.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail

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:

$63,480.00 - $90,000.00

Minimum

$63,480.00

Midpoint

$76,739.00

Maximum

$90,000.00