Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Research Scholar to join the Younger Lab. The role involves molecular biology research for pediatric health, particularly focusing on undiagnosed rare diseases. Candidates with a PhD and experience in mammalian cell culture are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in relevant discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience in RNA and DNA isolation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic molecular biology tasks including RNA and DNA isolation.
• Work with mammalian cell culture and apply statistical methods to genomic data.
• Implement knowledge in relevant subjects like epigenetics.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Mammalian Cell Culture

Statistical Analysis

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or Genetics

Job description

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Younger Lab is actively searching for a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join our team. Active areas of research include, but are not limited to, the experimental validation of candidate pathogenic variants identified in undiagnosed rare disease patients as well as the generation of patient-derived cellular models for precision medicine applications.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in molecular biology, genetics, or a related field. Experience working with mammalian cell culture is required. Candidates that have hands-on experience working with stem cell models are highly encouraged to apply.

The Younger Lab is affiliated with the new Children's Mercy Research Institute at Children's Mercy Kansas City, the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Experience in basic molecular biology including RNA and DNA isolation

Experience in mammalian cell culture

Experience in application of statistical methods to the analysis of large-scale genetic/genomics data

A firm grounding in statistical and computational methods relevant to the analysis of NGS data

Preferable knowledge of other relevant subjects related to the project including epigenetics, and genetic engineering

Qualifications

• Phd or MD ore related doctoral level degree in relevant discipline and 1 -2 years of experience
  
  

Benefits At Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

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Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $28.39/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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