Post Doctoral Fellow- Cancer Biology (Barnes Lab)

Department:
SOM KC Cancer Biology

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Barnes
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow- Cancer Biology (Barnes Lab)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Department of Cancer Biology, KUMC is seeking a highly motivated candidate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Ryan Barnes as a postdoctoral trainee in the field of DNA Damage and Replication. The Barnes lab investigates how environmental DNA damage, specifically oxidative stress, impacts cellular homeostasis in normal and cancerous cells. The project involves using the labs chemoptogenetic system for reactive oxygen species generation and comparing this ultraviolet radiation. The successful candidate is expected to perform research by contributing to the design of experiments, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, and mentor junior researchers.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications

Education: PhD in biochemistry, genetics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Molecular and cellular biology related techniques

• Human cell and tissue culture, standard DNA, protein electrophoresis techniques, and microscopy

Skills:

• Organizational skills

• Strong communication skills

• Track record of publications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team

Job Duties Outlined:

Research Overview: Work with PI/faculty mentor, to design and perform experiments exploring environmental DNA damage, specifically oxidative stress, impacts cellular homeostasis in normal and cancerous cells, by using the lab's chemoptogenetic system for reactive oxygen species generation, and comparing this to ultraviolet radiation.

• Interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data, to use in publications, grants and determining next steps for the research.

• Perform experiments as needed for the project(s) assigned. This includes but is not limited to working with human cell and tissue cultures, standard DNA and protein electrophoresis techniques, and utilizing the lab's chemoptogenetic system and microscopes.

Postdoc Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.

• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into their project design/interpretation.

• Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.

• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

• Submit fellowship applications, as eligible, to bolster research funding and CV building for their project.

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Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Cancer Biology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

• Perform other duties assigned by PI and faculty mentor.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$47,476.00

Midpoint

$66,000.00

Maximum

$80,000.00