What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease) position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration
Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease)
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zamora Lab within the Division of Genetics, Environmental and Inhalation Disease contributes to research examining how chronic and repeated airway inflammation alters immune responses to respiratory pathogens. The work focuses on mechanisms of mucosal immunity relevant to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with particular emphasis on epithelial and immune cell interactions, inflammatory memory, and host pathogen dynamics. Research activities involve the use of primary human airway epithelial cultures and in vivo murine models to assess how inflamed airway environments impact infection susceptibility and responses to emerging treatments, including bacteriophage-based therapies, within a collaborative and translational research setting.
Job Description
Job Duties:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
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
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$63,477.00 - $90,000.00
Minimum
$63,477.00
Midpoint
$76,739.00
Maximum
$90,000.00
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration
Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Position Title
Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease)
Job Family Group
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary
The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zamora Lab within the Division of Genetics, Environmental and Inhalation Disease contributes to research examining how chronic and repeated airway inflammation alters immune responses to respiratory pathogens. The work focuses on mechanisms of mucosal immunity relevant to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with particular emphasis on epithelial and immune cell interactions, inflammatory memory, and host pathogen dynamics. Research activities involve the use of primary human airway epithelial cultures and in vivo murine models to assess how inflamed airway environments impact infection susceptibility and responses to emerging treatments, including bacteriophage-based therapies, within a collaborative and translational research setting.
Job Description
Job Duties:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments investigating airway inflammation and host-pathogen interactions.
- Work with primary human airway epithelial cultures and immune cells.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets (e.g., molecular, cellular, and/or omics-based data).
- Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
- Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.
- Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory 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 their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, or a related field.
- This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience with sterile technique, airway epithelial models (e.g., ALI cultures), and/or immune cell biology.
- Experience in host-pathogen interactions, respiratory infections, or inflammatory signaling.
- Familiarity with techniques such as flow cytometry, RNA-seq analysis, or advanced imaging.
- Familiarity with bacteriology and/or virology methods.
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
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
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$63,477.00 - $90,000.00
Minimum
$63,477.00
Midpoint
$76,739.00
Maximum
$90,000.00
Salary : $63,477 - $90,000