Assistant Staff Scientist Jobs

ResearchRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

COM | Biochemistry Jaemsen LabA motivated, talented, organized and responsible Assistant Staff Scientist is sought to lead a major component of an effort to characterize DNA double strand break repair mechanisms in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Genome integrity and DNA damage repair mechanisms are critical to our understanding of cancer and are a focus of the DNA damage host reponse program and of several research groups at UAMS. The laboratory employs a comprehensive multi-discplinary approach to explore the mechanistic basis of DNA double strand break repair processing using structural biology (x-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM), biochemistry, computational biology and molecular biology. The Assistant Staff Scientist will be responsible for characterization of double strand break repair in cancer model systems, and assist in general laboratory management.
Applicants should include their CV, a one-page letter of interest, and three references. Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We provide a highly supportive team based environment and look forward to receiving applications from all candidates anywhere they are currently based. The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to learn new concepts and technical skills and display enthusiasm for working in a team-based environment.
Successful applicants will join one of the most prestigious cancer centers in the country with a diverse and vibrant academic community that values its researchers and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has been one of the nation’s premier cancer centers for more than three decades, and it is the only cancer center in the state of Arkansas with a robust cancer research portfolio and a mission to improve cancer outcomes for all Arkansans. The Cancer Institute treats over 2,500 new cancer patients annually and has an extensive effort focused on delivering cancer care and conducting research in underserved populations. Its 170+ members conduct outstanding cancer research in multiple scientific programs. The Cancer Institute has 6 institutional shared resource facilities. A robust clinical trial infrastructure currently supports nearly 270 cancer clinical trials. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of 57 institutions with an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award, which supports translational research and creates a supportive environment that synergizes with the Cancer Institute to promote junior investigators and transdisciplinary research.

• Have at least one first-author publication in a reputed peer-reviewed journal
• Be familiar with molecular and cell biology assays in human and mouse cell lines, cell culture, transfection, imaging, DNA repair assays, western blotting, and other relevant techniques.
• Ph.D. in cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field plus 0-5 years of relevant experience required.

• Experience in drug screening and HT assays is a plus.
• Postdoctoral fellowship experience.
• Five years of relevant postdoctoral research experience, optimally at the level of Research Associate, Assistant Staff Scientist or similar position.

• Work efficiently and independently to manage projects, including design and perform experiments, maintain appropriate records and documentation, and collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Independently perform experiments in areas assigned by the supervisor.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols as needed for evolving lab priorities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in mentoring or training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, medical students, or undergraduate students.
• Attend and present at national and international meetings and workshops.
• Responsible for compliance with state and federal in all areas.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant literature.
• Study the structure and/or function of genes and proteins in cancer.
• Responsible for overall organizing reagents, maintenance, and training in the use of laboratory instrumentation, reagents, and interfacing with other laboratories and staff at UAMS in assigned areas.
• Assist in drafting manuscripts for publication.

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Criminal Background CheckN/AFeeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingCrouching, Lifting, StoopingYes