Post Doctoral Fellow - NS Research

Post Doctoral Fellow - NS Research

Post Doctoral Fellow - NS Research

Apply locations Kansas City Metro Area time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR008355

Department : SOM KC Neurosurgery

Position Title :

Post Doctoral Fellow - NS Research

Job Family Group : Professional Staff

Job Description Summary :

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and / or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to :

• Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research.
• Train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research.
• Promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor.
• Participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia.
• Participate in the University's Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars.
• Have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong English skills and an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience.
• Independently plan, multi-task and complete projects.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, write and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

Conduct neurophysiology experiments

Perform large dataset analysis of neural data

Assist with lab animal care

Assist with publishing scientific journal articles

Required Qualifications :

Education :

PhD in Bioengineering or Neuroscience or related field

Work Experience :

2 Years of Experience in Neuroscience

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Experience :

4 or more years in Neuroscience

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 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. More info

Employee Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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 :

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum : $58,656.00

Midpoint : $69,328.00

Maximum : $80,000.00

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