Post Doctoral Fellow

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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Department:
COM | Physiology & Cell Biology

Department's Website:

https://medicine.uams.edu/physiology/

Summary of Job Duties:
The newly established Dole lab, located in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas, is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Fellow.
The Dole lab is interested in gaining insight into poor musculoskeletal health and function during chronic metabolic diseases. Our research focuses on the bone mechanical and metabolic function during homeostasis and nutritional variations. The Dole lab uses animal models of human diseases, nutritional interventions, transgenic mice, and in vitro approaches to address these questions. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will actively study the effects of obesity on bones with the aim of identifying epigenetic and molecular signatures that may be used as biomarkers for the early detection and diagnosis of bone fragility associated with obesity. We hope these studies will lead to therapeutic approaches that prevent the development of skeletal etiologies in obese patients and improves their physical function. Our lab collaborates with the Departments of Biochemistry, Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Nutrition Center in Arkansas Children's Hospital, giving the postdoctoral researcher the perfect environment needed for basic science and applicational/translational research.

Qualifications:

:Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related field is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Track record of first author publication during Ph.D. training is essential.

• Must be proficient in mouse handling and procedures.

• Must be self-motivated and driven for research and teamwork.

• Prior experience working in cellular metabolism or epigenetics is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in musculoskeletal biology, exploring bone fragility linked to obesity at epigenetic, transcriptomic, and proteomic levels.

• Design, implement and analyze experiments using cell culture techniques and mouse models.  

• Maintain genetically engineered mice, including transgenic and knockout lines.

• Develop new hypotheses and test their validity using molecular and cell biology techniques, including qRT-PCR, Western blots, enzymatic assays, next-generation sequencing-based approaches, immunohistochemistry, and other relevant techniques.

• Analyze and present data from research at departmental meetings and seminars, national meetings, and international conferences.

• Actively participate in developing ideas, designing and executing experiments, and communicating the research findings.

• Develop manuscripts to publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

• Interact with a broad spectrum of scientists to continue existing collaborations within and outside the department. 

• Mentoring for grant writing will be provided and encouraged for those who desire to submit a fellowshi

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

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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:
Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes