Post Doctoral Fellow

Closing Date:

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):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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.

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.

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• Ph.D. required.

• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Research Training and Modules.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include conducting literature reviews, data extraction, and contributing to research publications; demonstrable initiative, integrity, and flexibility.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in groups.
  Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis is useful.

• Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.

• Additionally, the applicant must record data and report clearly on the study's findings.

• Able and willing to move large animals to and from the operating room table

Responsibilities:

• Design, perform, and analyze data experiments pertaining to an agreed-upon research study.

• Writing research papers for publication and grant applications for funding.

• Mentoring graduate students or technicians, overseeing lab organization

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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.

This 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.