Post Doctoral Fellow - CanBio

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Dr. Kalyani Pyaram's laboratory.

The project investigates metabolic factors shaping T-cell immune responses using molecular biology, immunology, cell culture and animal models. The successful candidate will collaborate with trainees and staff, design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, biochemistry or a related field.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results; mentor junior researchers.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to publication efforts; work with trainees and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in immunology

PhD in biochemistry

Tools

Flow cytometry

Mouse handling

Job description

Position Details

Department: SOM KC Cancer Biology ----- Pyaram Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellow - CanBio Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

A postdoctoral position is available immediately for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic individual in Dr. Kalyani Pyaram’s laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), located in Kansas City, Kansas. Pyaram lab investigates the molecular and metabolic mechanisms of effector responses of T lymphocytes and their role in inflammation and tumor responses. This project involves identifying the metabolic factors that shape T-cell immune responses using molecular biology, immunology, cell culture techniques and animal models.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Perform research with undergraduate/graduate trainees and research staff. Contribute to the design of experiments, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, prepare manuscripts, mentor junior researchers and work independently. Experience in cellular/molecular immunology, flow cytometry or mouse models of inflammation/cancer. 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

• PhD in immunology, biochemistry or a related field.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or working knowledge of Flow cytometry.
• Experience in mouse handling and mouse models
• Experience in molecular or cellular immunology

Skills

• Verbal and communication skills,
• Organizational skills

Required Documents

• Resume
• 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

Pay Range: $63,480.00 - $90,000.00 Minimum $63,480.00 Midpoint $76,739.00 Maximum $90,000.00

University Mission

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. 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 https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/

Disability Preference

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm