Postdoctoral Researcher
- Kansas City University
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Job Number: 7121131
- Posting Date: Jan 13, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Kansas City University is hiring a grant-funded Postdoctoral Researcher to join a group of international investigators (USA, Switzerland, and Italy) working on developing blood-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The aim of this project is to optimize the conditions of assessment of TDP-43 and its posttranslational modified derivative, pTDP-43, by employing state of art methodology named Capillary Electrophoretic Immunoassay. A Postdoctoral Researcher is essential for conducting research for allowing the project to continue. This position is initially available for one (1) year and possibility of extending to 2nd and 3rd year (depending on the funding agency decision).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, design, and perform experiments approved by PI, and comply good laboratory practices (GLP)
Analyze data , perform statistical analysis, and create graphics
Maintain laboratory notebooks pertinent to the projects
Prepare data for publication, poster, and oral presentation in local, regional, national, and international meetings
Be able to participate in local, regional, and national meetings and make presentations
Actively participate in laboratory meetings
Available for extended hours and weekends if / when necessary
Ability to work with human samples such as blood, brain, and spinal cord tissue
Travel between KU Alzheimer’s Center and lab (10-15 minute driving time) for picking up blood samples
Perform lab equipment calibrations and keep laboratory equipment in working conditions
Have desire to learn new methods pertinent to ongoing projects
Be able to harmoniously work with medical and graduate students, and research associate in a team environment
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in biological sciences (i.e., biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology)
Minimum one (1) year of post-doctoral experience in standard laboratory techniques (i.e., spectrophotometric methods, SDS/PAG electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, mammalian cell culture, immunoprecipitation, etc.)
Good and efficient oral communication and writing skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, design, and perform experiments approved by PI, and comply good laboratory practices (GLP)
Analyze data , perform statistical analysis, and create graphics
Maintain laboratory notebooks pertinent to the projects
Prepare data for publication, poster, and oral presentation in local, regional, national, and international meetings
Be able to participate in local, regional, and national meetings and make presentations
Actively participate in laboratory meetings
Available for extended hours and weekends if / when necessary
Ability to work with human samples such as blood, brain, and spinal cord tissue
Travel between KU Alzheimer’s Center and lab (10-15 minute driving time) for picking up blood samples
Perform lab equipment calibrations and keep laboratory equipment in working conditions
Have desire to learn new methods pertinent to ongoing projects
Be able to harmoniously work with medical and graduate students, and research associate in a team environment
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in biological sciences (i.e., biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology)
Minimum one (1) year of post-doctoral experience in standard laboratory techniques (i.e., spectrophotometric methods, SDS/PAG electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, mammalian cell culture, immunoprecipitation, etc.)
Good and efficient oral communication and writing skills
