University of Kansas Medical Center · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - CBP Del Rio Lab
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $80K/yrUniversity of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. The role involves conducting research on neural mechanisms related to autonomic and cardiovascular dysfunction, with opportunities for collaboration and publication in peer-reviewed literature.
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Responsibilities
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
Dissemination of studies: 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
Lead mechanistic studies examining how brainstem circuits and peripheral chemoreceptors contribute to cardiovascular and respiratory dysregulation in heart failure and metabolic disease
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
Ph.D. in Physiology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Experience with in vivo physiology, autonomic/respiratory control, or cardiovascular research
Experience with publication record and demonstrated research independence
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Preferred
Experience with rodent models of cardiovascular or respiratory disease
Experience with Chemogenetic/optogenetic techniques
Experience with Neuroanatomy & brainstem physiology
Experience with Autonomic nerve recordings or plethysmography
Experience with Bioinformatics or advanced signal analysis
Interpersonal skills
Written and Verbal communication skills
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, and 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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Funding
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$27MKey Investors
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