Job Information
University of Kansas Postdoctoral Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
29514BR
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Chemistry
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
Research (75%) .
- The Postdoctoral Researcher will carry out research that will involve making resistive pulse sensors in plastic chips, surface modification of the chips, then performing resistive pulse sensing (RPS) of rAAV particles to determine their empty/full status. These measurements will be done with recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAVs) and lentiviruses. In both cases, RPS and machine learning will be used to determine the empty/full status. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill and export the technology to the viral vector core at UNC.
Graduate student supervision (10%).
- The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with graduate students to help them write papers, learn how to give presentations, teach them about RPS and gene therapies using viral vectors.
Manuscript writing and review (10%).
- This includes writing papers for peer-reviewed publications, composing reports to funding agencies, and reviewing manuscripts.
Dissemination and Outreach activities (5%).
- This activity is associated with presenting posters at national/international meetings, making oral presentations, assisting with science/engineering fairs locally, and helping in producing PR materials for our Center.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29514BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
M-F; 9-5
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Jo Sabus; josabus@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in biological science, biomedical engineering, or chemistry with expertise in microfabrication and microfluidics.
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.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
58,656
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Position Overview:
The Center of BioModular Multi-Scale Systems for Precision Medicine (CBMM) at the University of Kansas (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) is seeking qualified candidates for a post-doctoral fellow position to work on a private sector and NIH funded projects. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines: biological science, biomedical engineering, or chemistry. Experience in microfluidics, nanofluidics, and gene therapies is preferred. The ability to perform Resistive Pulse Sensing (RPS), viral particle isolation and characterization, and fluorescence microscopy is desirable. The person hired into this position will provide leadership to graduate students as well.
The research will focus on the development of resistive pulse sensors for determining the empty/full status of viral vectors used to carry gene therapies into diseased cells. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
02-Jan-2025
Anticipated Start Date:
20-Jan-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
Candidates are invited to apply online, and submit:
a letter of application detailing their relevant background and research experiences
a resume
a list of names and email addresses for three professional references.
Application review begins Thursday, January 2, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
The work location is on site at Gray-Little Hall, 2nd floor, Lawrence, KS