RESEARCH ASSISTANT - VISION RESEARCH CENTER / UMKC School of Medicine / Ophthalmology, Dr. Peter Koulen

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of MEDICINE / OPHTHALMOLOGY

Vision Research Center

UMKC's nationally recognized Vision Research Center (VRC) is dedicated to advancing and promoting optimal vision health in the community and worldwide. The VRC is an innovative research organization that integrates interdisciplinary collaborative research teams from the Departments of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Sciences at the School of Medicine, as well as faculty from the School of Pharmacy. The faculty of the VRC focus on developing new treatment strategies to deter visual damage and employ research advances that may restore vision to patients suffering end stage diseases.

The UMKC School of Medicine is a partner of the UMKC Health Sciences District. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center.

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time Research Assistant position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with cell biology and biochemistry experiments as part of a newly funded research project. This involves preparing biological and other specimens for cell biological and biochemical testing and to acquire and analyze related data. This position will assist in maintaining the cell biology and biochemistry equipment, order routine supplies, prepare technical reports and archive data.

This is a 12-month full-time unranked research appointment to begin as soon as possible. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for the Research Assistant position, Applicants must have:

* a Bachelor's of Science or equivalent degree

* 2 years of experience in cell biology and biochemistry techniques

Experience in mass spectrometry, ocular cell biology or neuroscience is highly valued.

Salary range starts at $20 per hour and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 53555.

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest reflecting applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae, and a current list of professional references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

* If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

* For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 53555 and name of the position.

* Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

Application review will begin upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected.

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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