Research Assistant Professor - Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
Research Assistant Professor - Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
Department:
SOM KC Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
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Position Title:
Research Assistant Professor - Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Individual will be responsible for conducting research and leading projects on the mechanisms underlying liver recovery after acute drug-induced injury. Scientific expertise in stem cell biology, especially focused on the hematopoietic niche as well as technical expertise in advanced flow cytometry and multi-label imaging are essential. Must be willing to work with other faculty, students, and trainees on all projects and the preparation of data for grant applications and manuscripts. Ability to summarize and present data in lab meetings and other public venues, such as conferences. Must be able to operate and work within a collaborative environment and be willing to learn new experimental/analytic techniques. Must also be willing to participate in teaching of graduate course and participate in small group teaching of medical students and mentor graduate students.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education:
Work Experience:
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Skills:
- Record of scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to rank.
- Ability to participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments.
- Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationship, and technical skills.
- Potential for extramural funding via participation in recent grants and/or contracts, appropriate to rank as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationship, and technical skills.
Job Duties Outlined:
- Perform experiments using flow cytometry, cell sorting, multi-label imaging, PCR, Western blots and other techniques as needed.
- Teach and participate in graduate courses and curriculum development.
- Draft and edit manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.
- Develop own research program including writing grant proposals and publication of research.
- Assist in training students and post-doctoral fellows.
- Maintain animal protocols, perform routine lab maintenance and ordering of supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by faculty mentor.
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:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Assistant-Professor---Pharmacology--Toxicology---Therapeutics_JR006892 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006892.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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