Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Senior Research Scientist

University of Southern Mississippi; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nayak Research Group at UMKC seeks full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Senior Research Scientist. Candidates will engage in pioneering research on placental and fetal development in a collaborative environment with access to advanced resources. Strong academic background in reproductive biology is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical and/or biological research essential.
• Preferred expertise in placental biology or neurodevelopmental biology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research on placental development and maternal-fetal immunology.
• Investigate vascular complications related to pregnancy disorders.

Skills

Research in reproductive biology

Molecular mechanisms

Immunobiology of pregnancy

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

The Nayak Research Group in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMKC is looking for a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Job Opening ID 55893) and a Senior Research Scientist (Job Opening ID 55891). The successful candidates will participate in research investigating the molecular mechanisms that underpin placental development, maternal-fetal immunology, fetal brain development, and vascular complications related to pregnancy disorders. These positions provide an opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative research environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities at UMKC and its partner institutes in the Kansas City area.

Applicants must possess a PhD or an equivalent degree and have experience in relevant medical and/or biological research. Candidates for the Senior Research Scientist position should have at least two years of postdoctoral experience in reproductive biology and/or pregnancy-related research.

Preferred qualifications include expertise in one or more of the following areas: placental biology, tissue-specific gene targeting, immunobiology of pregnancy and graft-versus-host disease, neurodevelopmental biology, tumor immunology, and animal models of pregnancy-related diseases.

For more information about these positions and benefits, please visit www.umkc.edu/jobs. To be considered, applicants must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click on "Academic Positions," and search for Job Opening ID 55891 for the Senior Research Scientist position and Job Opening ID 55893 for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position.