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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

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Department:
COM | Physiology & Cell Biology

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available in the lab of Dr. Teresita Bellido at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology to study the mechanisms of diabetes-induced bone and muscle disease and the protection by PTH1R signaling. He/she will use a combination of in vivo, ex vivo, in vitro in silico approaches at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels, to analyze the action of the effect of diabetes in bone and skeletal and investigate the mechanisms by which signaling downstream of the PTH1R restores tissue function. Experience in animal, in vitro and in vivo experimentation, and bioinformatics tools to interpret data from single cell and single nucleus transcriptome analysis is required. In addition, experience in quantifying gene expression at the RNA and protein levels is required.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Drug administration by subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal injections and gavage.

• Ex vivo bone and skeletal muscle organ cultures.

• In vitro culture of primary bone, skeletal muscle, and other cell types, and cell lines.

• Quality control and statistical analysis.

• Work closely with various laboratory animal specimens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification of mentoring training; ability to mentor personnel at different stages in their careers, and ability to work in a scientific team environment.

• Transcriptomics, Proteomic, and metabolomics analysis.

• Bioinformatics approaches.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

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  Involved in quality control and statistical analysis of the data, including one-, two-, and three-way ANOVA analyses, two factor repeated measures ANOVA, and bioinformatic analysis.
  
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  Contribute to the interpretation of the results, the writing of abstracts and manuscripts for publication, and grant proposal preparation.
  
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  Involved in training and supervision of graduate students, technicians laboratory, and summer students.
  
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  May perform other duties as assigned.
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Reaching, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes