Post Doctoral Fellow

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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 patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genomics, or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques, including experimental design, execution, analysis, and interpretation.

• Documented ability to publish as first or lead author in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in animal handling or murine models is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Prior experience in epigenetics, cancer biology, experience with animals or functional genomics is advantageous.

• Demonstrates independent thinking, critical data interpretation, and professional integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent, hypothesis-driven research aligned with the lab's focus on epigenetic dysregulation in leukemia.

• Design, implement, and interpret molecular, cellular, and genomic experiments (e.g., CRISPR editing, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, DNA methylation, CUT&RUN).

• Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, including clinical and bioinformatics partners.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication and contribute to grant applications.

• Present research findings in internal seminars, national meetings, and conferences.

• Maintain accurate experimental records and uphold high standards of research ethics and reproducibility.

• Assist in mentoring junior trainees and rotating students, as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.