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University of Kansas Medical Center

Post Doctoral Fellow - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115

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Post Doctoral Fellow - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Guggenmos Lab within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will play a key role in advancing neuroscience research through experimental and analytical work. This position is responsible for conducting neurophysiology experiments, performing large-scale analysis of neural datasets, and contributing to scientific publications. The Fellow will also assist with animal care in support of ongoing studies and collaborate with team members to drive high-quality, impactful research. Responsibilities

Work independently and collaboratively on research projects. Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts. Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information. Conduct neurophysiology experiments. Perform large dataset analysis of neural data. Assist with lab animal care. Assist with publishing scientific journal articles. Expectations

The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an electronic laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables), and publish in peer-reviewed literature. Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into project design and interpretation. Dissemination of studies: Interact regularly with the PI, faculty mentor, and laboratory members to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results. Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters. Compliance

Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings. Required Qualifications

Education: PhD in Bioengineering or Neuroscience or related field. Work Experience: Two years of experience in Neuroscience. Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Four years experience in Neuroscience Required Documents

Resume/CV Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type

Regular Time Type

Full time Rate Type

Salary Pay Range

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

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