*This position is exposed to laboratory animals*
A Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Abdelrahman Fouda’s lab at Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular pathways of neurovascular injury with a special focus on retina disease models. The post-doctoral fellow will contribute to NIH-funded research by using cell/molecular biology, immunohistochemical, cell signaling, and mouse models of retinal injury.
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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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
Salary offered commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
- Performing animal experiments, biochemical techniques (Western blotting, PCR, flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry), as well as cell culture work.
- Presenting and writing manuscripts and grants
- Performing related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Ph.D, M.D. or equivalent in biomedical science or related field required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work closely with various laboratory animal specimens.
- Cell/molecular biology, immunohistochemical, cell signaling, and animal models (preferably mouse models of retina or brain injury).
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Physical Requirements: Stand: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 – 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Occasionally
Hear: Occasionally
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Frequently
Physical Environment: Inside Laboratory Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Not required
Hazards: Biological, Chemical
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