"Postdoctoral Fellow - Baker Lab Life Sciences Center"

Job ID 50280

Location

Columbia

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Job Description

This is a NIH-funded postdoctoral research position with full benefits is available in the Baker Lab at the Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The primary objective of this position is to study epithelial inflammation towards developing novel treatments to treat and cure hyposalivation.

Development and execution of experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation of results, and working with collaborators and other members of the research team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Animal Sciences, Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Oral Biology or a related discipline.

Application Materials

Please submit the following: a) the online application, b) a current curriculum vitae (CV) 

Community Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.