Post Doctoral Fellow

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, or MD) in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language is necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Track record of productivity with peer-reviewed publications.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research as outlined with minimal supervision in funded and proposed grant applications under the direction and mentorship of the Principal Investigator or Collaborators.

• Develops or modifies research protocols and collects background information for ongoing and future experiments and grant projects.

• Troubleshoots new and existing experimental approaches and makes recommendations for research refinement and protocol development.

• Maintains proper records of experiments in detail. Documents all experimental results, including photos where appropriate.

• Maintains a safe work environment and safety training.

• Maintains all necessary records for equipment, maintenance, use, etc. (this may include service contracts and scheduled maintenance visits).

• Prepares publications and presents data in written and oral presentations.

• Participates in preparing grant proposals and assists the Principal Investigator in these duties.

• Proficiently prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments according to institutional and departmental policies, procedures, and federal regulations.

• May participate in periodic site visits from sponsor agencies, regulatory authorities, and others to review research, source documentation, and research procedures.

• Attends seminars and meetings as instructed or suggested by the mentor/supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.