Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Overview

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, seeks a postdoctoral researcher with interests in developmental neurobiology, genetics, and genomics. The successful candidate will work with the research group of Dr. Erik Lundquist to address molecular genetics and genomics of Hox genes and neuroblast migration using the model organism nematode worm C. elegans.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology or related field.

Documented research productivity as a graduate student as evidenced by application materials.

Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Ability to work productively in a collaborative environment as evidenced by application materials.

NOTE:

To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete online application includes a CV, a cover letter, contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on November 8th, 2022 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

Application Review Begins

08-Nov-2022

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

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