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 Post Doctoral Research Scholar to join the Cancer Biology group to conduct pioneering research on pediatric high-grade Gliomas. This one-year appointment focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms of brain tumors and includes opportunities for mentorship and collaboration in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD in a relevant discipline.
• 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Experience with murine models of brain cancer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original laboratory research in biochemistry and cell biology.
• Analyze and report research data.
• Design experiments and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Data Analysis

Experimental Design

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or MD in Biological Sciences

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Overview

This is a one-year post-doctoral appointment (with possible renewal) is available to join the Cancer Biology group led by Dr Vivekanand Yadav ’s lab at CMRI to provide advance research training to individuals with a doctoral degree in the biological sciences and to further the basic and translational research goals in the Children's Research .

Dr. Yadav's research focused on unraveling the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pediatric high-grade Gliomas and their treatment responses, especially in uncovering resistance mechanisms through high-throughput drug screening. The investigation employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating molecular biology, immunology, and animal models. The primary objective of this project is to identify genomic and epigenetic drivers associated with pediatric brain tumors that harbor specific genetic alterations, such as H3K27M or H3G34R/V, utilizing cutting-edge next-generation sequencing techniques within a unique IUE genetically engineered mouse model

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

• Conducting original laboratory research in the general areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, and neuroscience
• Analysis of research data
• Reporting of research results
• Collaborate with a diverse research team, including undergraduate and graduate trainees and research staff.
• Design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings. Conduct in vivo mouse experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior researchers.
• Attending/participating in mandatory educational programs, section meetings, scholarly conference and professor rounds
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline and 1-2 years experience
• Desired Qualifications:
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in murine models of brain cancer disease and/or conducting in vivo tumor studies.

Benefits At Children's Mercy

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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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