Post Doctoral Fellow (Kaoud Laboratory)
 University of Arkansas | |
life insurance, sick time
| |
 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 4301 West Markham Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 09, 2026 | |
|
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 Type of Position:Fellow Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: 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):
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. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.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. Department:COP | Biological Chemistry LabDepartment's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Advance your research career while exploring the molecular mechanisms that connect ion-channel function, cellular signaling, and cancer cell plasticity. The Kaoud Laboratory in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate how TRPM7 integrates its ion-channel and kinase activities to regulate these processes.Research Opportunities We welcome candidates with strong research experience in either protein biochemistry/molecular biology or molecular/cell biology. Prior expertise in both areas is not required. Your research focus and complementary training will reflect your background and interests. * Protein biochemistry-focused research: Use recombinant protein expression and purification, molecular cloning and mutagenesis, biochemical assays, and structural and biophysical approaches-including cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)-to investigate TRPM7 channel-kinase regulation. * Molecular/cell biology-focused research: Investigate TRPM7-dependent cellular and nuclear signaling and channel function using molecular and cellular approaches, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and proteomics/phosphoproteomics. Training in complementary techniques will be provided based on the fellow's background and research interests, including opportunities to learn patch-clamp electrophysiology and work with patient-derived cancer organoid models and animal models. Scientific Contributions and Mentorship The fellow will contribute to experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, scientific presentations, and grant development. Opportunities will also be available to mentor graduate, professional, and undergraduate students. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment with opportunities to interact with investigators and research cores within the Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer Research (CMIC) and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Scientific and career development mentoring will support your growth toward research independence. Appointment and Compensation - Start date: The position is available immediately, with a negotiable start date. - Funding: The position is funded for up to three years. Extension beyond three years may be possible, contingent upon continued funding availability and satisfactory performance. - Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and aligned with NIH postdoctoral stipend guidelines. Professional and Career Development The fellow will have access to professional and career development resources through the UAMS Postdoctoral Society. Eligible candidates will also be encouraged and supported to apply for the 2027 TRI T32 Health Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HSIE) Postdoctoral Training Program. This two-year program provides additional training in innovation, entrepreneurship, team science, and the translation and commercialization of biomedical discoveries. Eligibility for the T32 program is not required for appointment to this position. Qualifications:
Qualifications Equivalencies: Additional Information: Responsiblities: Laboratory Research and Experimental Studies:
Scientific Writing, Presentation, and Grant Development:
Student Training, Mentoring, and Laboratory Activities:
Professional Development and Other Duties as Assigned:
Salary Information: Salary Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check RequiredThis 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. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity:Repetitive Motion, Stooping, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes | |