Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 24, 2024
Position Overview This is a skilled position requiring knowledge and training in a genomics-relate field. The postdoctoral researcher will propose their own project that fits with the research program of Center affiliated faculty. Thus applicants should review the research that is being performed by KU Center for Genomics faculty. Primary responsibilities will be designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating results based on an original research proposal. There will be considerable latitude in designing the original research proposal, but proposals should be related to center-affiliated research mentors. Other responsibilities include helping to organize an annual symposium and being an ambassador for the KU Center for Genomics. The Center for Genomics (https://genomics.ku.edu) has many faculty members performing research in a wide range of disciplines. Candidates must research and specifically identify within their application materials the faculty members/mentors they are the most interested in working with and feel their proposed research aligns with. Job Description 60% -Conduct primary research on a genomics-related research project 30% -Collaborate with, and assist, other KU faculty, postdocs and graduate students to facilitate and support the genomic research 10% -Publish and present research results in venues appropriate to the discipline Position Requirements This position is fully on site - (Haworth Hall/Room 4055/785.864.1679) Required Qualifications PhD in the life sciences or related fields Demonstrated excellence with scientific communication as evidenced by application materials Demonstrated excellence in scientific research as evidenced by publications and preprints, fellowships, etc. Demonstrated commitment to science outreach as evidenced by application materials. NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months. Preferred Qualifications N/A Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Curriculum Vitae with complete background/history Contact information for three (3) reference letters, email from potential mentor(s) Cover letter clearly stating the following items (2-page limit): Brief overview of your PhD work Research plans during your fellowship Career plans after your fellowship A statement about the important and commitment to outreach in the scientific enterprise. (for information about current science training and outreach initiatives, please see KU Office for Advancing Success in Science, OASiS, https://odst.ku.edu/) A clear description of how your proposed work aligns with specific center member research interests. We strongly recommend that you contact the faculty member/mentor to work out potential project details in advance of application materials being submitted. For complete faculty members/mentors information in the Center for Genomics, go to: https://genomics.ku.edu/ Application review begins Monday, March 03, 2025. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, March 02, 2025. Contact Information to Applicants Robert L. Unckless, unckless@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $63,000 Work Schedule M-F; 8-5 Application Review Begins Monday March 3, 2025 Anticipated Start Date Monday August 4, 2025