Research Scientist, Vision Research Center, UMKC School of Medicine -Ophthalmology

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Job ID : 53339

Location : Kansas City

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

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University of Missouri - Kansas City

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School of Medicine / Ophthalmology

Vision Research Center

The VRC is dedicated to advancing and promoting optimal vision health in the community and worldwide. The VRC is an innovative research organization that integrates interdisciplinary collaborative research teams from the Departments of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Sciences at the School of Medicine, as well as faculty from the School of Pharmacy.

Job Description

The Vision Research Center of the School of Medicine seeks a Research Scientist in the field of regenerative medicine for the treatment of vision diseases.

Job duties and responsibilities include :

• Focusing on the use of 3D bioprinting combined with biodegradable scaffolds to create new models of ocular transplantation surgery.
• The position will specifically include the use of cell biology and physiology methods to analyze transplantation. The successful applicant will be expected to design and conduct experiments, analyze results, write manuscripts and present results at national meetings.

Qualifications

PhD or doctoral degree in a field of science relevant to research in ophthalmology, i.e., biology, physics, engineering, biochemistry, chemistry.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu / jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 53339 ).

Please combine all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document not to exceed 11MB and upload as your resume attachments.

Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., / , &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [email protected].

For questions about the position, please contact [email protected] including the Job Identification number 53339 and name of the position.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Other Information

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible unranked academic position. Our academic workload and schedules promote a positive work / life balance.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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