University of Kansas Medical Center · 4 months ago
Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)
Kansas City Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $80K/yrThe University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Internal Medicine focusing on Physical Activity and Weight Management. The Fellow will support the Community Health Improvement Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, contributing to NIH-funded research aimed at improving health outcomes through data collection, analysis, and collaboration with clinical staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Participate in NIH-funded research focused on health promotion in individuals with intellectual disabilities
Develop and troubleshoot research protocols
Analyze experimental data and interpret results for use in publications, grant applications, and determining the next steps in the research
Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals
Collaborate with the PI to design and execute independent experiments
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research groups on various NIH-funded studies including the Alzheimer’s Biomarker Consortium for Down syndrome and the INCLUDE DS-CDP
Supervise laboratory testing such as exercise tolerance testing, body composition by DEXA, energy expenditure of routine exercise, measurement of energy intake, assessments of cognitive function
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 his/her project design/interpretation
Interact on a regular basis with their PI, 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 local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters
Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (Conferred) in any specialization which is appropriate health promotion in individuals with intellectual disabilities such as exercise physiology, exercise behavior, psychology, nutrition, public health, epidemiology, neurology and aging science, disability-related health sciences, etc
A cover letter detailing research experience and career goals
Curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications
Preferred
Experience with physical activity, dietary assessment, and body composition measures
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Experience in funded research projects and clinical trials, peer reviewed publications and presentations
Benefits
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
Various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten 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.
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
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