Post Doc Fellow - Institute of Advancing Medical Innovation - JR009734

Post Doc Fellow - Institute of Advancing Medical Innovation

Department:
SOM EVC Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation (IAMI)
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Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation

Position Title:
Post Doc Fellow - Institute of Advancing Medical Innovation

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Post Doctorial Fellow is responsible for performing organic reactions in Dr. Sielecki's lab of the Institute of Advancing Medical Innovation (IAMI) and Cancer Biology. Post-docs will learn methods appropriate to the field, learn grant writing skills, and complete an original research project in preparation for independent careers.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Research Overview: Develop and perform synthesis of multiple small molecule platforms in collaboration with principal investigators of KUMC, KUCC and from other research institutes and companies.

• Provide input into a wide range of skills and will use bench experiments, cell culture and, eventually, animal studies to investigate novel mechanisms of cancer development, progression, and therapeutic sensitivity/resistance.
• Interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data, to use in publications, grants and determining next steps in the needed for the research.

Postdoc 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.
• The position is a translational science position, and the post-doc will be expected to participate in driving projects from discovery into pre-clinical development.
• Design retrosynthetic analyses and convert these to real world synthetic organic methods
• Assist to Design animal experiments with rodents.
• 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 her/his project.
• Interact with KU Cancer Center donors and local cancer affiliates.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance with all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and IAMI, 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 job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education: PhD, (or equivalent) Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• All applicants should also have basic bench experience demonstrating bench skills listed in lab duties.
• Broad sense of understanding in small molecule synthesis and nanomedicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills:

• Analytical, motivated and innovative skills.
• Interpersonal, team and leadership skills.
• Laboratory bench skills.
• Presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

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:
$63,477.00 - $90,000.00
Minimum
$63,477.00
Midpoint
$76,739.00
Maximum
$90,000.00