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NoInstitution 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
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.
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Department: COP | Pharmaceutical Science
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Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant/Associate Staff Scientist position is available for fully funded exciting comprehensive research projects to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases and develop therapeutic strategies. Researchers in the collaborative environment are engaged in developing and testing drugs to treat cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases. We are seeking someone who can exhibit attention to detail, think critically, and demonstrate initiative. Apply now!
Qualifications:
Assistant Staff Scientist: Doctoral degree and 0 – 5 years of relevant experience. Post-doctoral fellowship experience preferred.
Associate Staff Scientist: Doctoral degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience. Post-doctoral fellowship and experience assisting in grant writing are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Willingness to adjust hours according to the needs of particular experiments.
Ability to use independent judgment. Knowledge of experimental design and scientific approaches and methodologies.
Expertise with several techniques: cell culture, animal cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic phenotyping, omics assays, Western blot, flow cytometry, ELISA assays, histology and IHC, spectrophotometry, and RT-PCR.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects.
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Conduct cutting-edge research that includes animal phenotyping, 3-D and organoid cell culturing, drug design, and omics techniques.
Independently perform studies and supervise laboratory personnel to advance the goals of the sponsored research projects.
Perform experiments, analyze data, compile results, and monitor quality control processes to ensure research integrity.
Communicate summaries of experimental results, maintain laboratory equipment, and order supplies and reagents for the general use of all laboratory members
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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.
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Benefits Eligible: Yes
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