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Closing Date:

04/09/2025
Type of Position:Researchers
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 familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:COM | Peds Nephrology

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Summary of Job Duties:The Alge laboratory, based at UAMS and the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to pursue basic and translational research investigating the role of uremic toxins in chronic kidney disease pathophysiology with a focus on the effects mediated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor on the renal and cardiovascular systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying mechanistic pathways involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease and cardiomyopathy and will be expected to work effectively both independently or in a team environment and influence project planning and grant writing. This is an initial one-year appointment, but renewable based on funding availability and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
Qualifications:

Ph.D degree in biomedical sciences, toxicology, pathology, or related required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated expertise with DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, immunoblotting, microscopy, and mouse husbandry.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of standard genomics, proteomics, and metabolomic workflows and bioinformatic pipelines, and software tools used to analyze and interpret large scale, multi-omic datasets will be advantageous.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Perform cell culture and in vitro assays to investigate the effects of uremic toxins on kidney cell lines.

Utilize molecular biology techniques, including extraction of DNA, RNA, and protein extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and immunoblotting.

Prepare samples for transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and microbiome analysis.

Prepare bioinformatic analysis of omic data, including RNAseq, proteomic, metabolomic, and microbiome.

Perform mouse husbandry and routine procedures, including tail snipping, ear tagging, collection of urine and blood, and necropsy.

Optimize mouse models of acute and chronic kidney disease.

Keep accurate and timely records of experimental procedures

Perform data processing, analysis, charting/graphing, and presentation as directed by Principal Investigator (PI)

Perform literature searches to find research information on related procedures and previous studies.

Prepare manuscripts.

Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.

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:

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible:Yes