Post-Doctoral Fellow - University of Arkansas

LOCATION: Fayettevile, AR

CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2020

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 16385

POSTED: October 6, 2020

Description:

The Position: The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites nominations and applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in Exercise Science.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities will include: 1) Work closely with Dr. Michelle Gray overseeing successful completion of research projects as outlined in NIA research grant R44AG06372-02, 2) Conduct clinical research with adults at-risk for dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease, 3) Subject recruitment and scheduling, 4) Blood collection and analysis using ELISA techniques, 5) Preparation and submission of manuscripts, 6) Internal and external grant writing and submission, 7) Disseminate results at relevant conferences.

 

Required Qualifications: 1) Earned doctorate in Exercise Science or closely related field by start date.
Preferred Qualifications: 1) Evidence of refereed publications and presentations, 2) Experience working with human subjects, 3) Expertise with serum/plasma collection and analysis, 4) Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students and collegially work as a part of a team.
Appointment and Salary: This is a 12-month, full-time position. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and background. The start date can be as early as November 18, 2020.
The Exercise Science Program: The Exercise Science program has a strong reputation for having quality students, high standards, and a student-centered faculty. The faculty in the Exercise Science Program are committed to providing experiential opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, including research mentoring and interdisciplinary collaborations in the Exercise Science Research Center. Exercise Science is one of the fastest growing programs on the campus and is one of the largest majors with approximately 622 undergraduates and 66 graduate students (M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.). Our students represent a diverse background with academic interests in exercise physiology, biomechanics, athletic training and many pre-professional programs. The Exercise Science faculty has successfully collaborated with faculty in Nursing, Biological Science, Animal Science, Food Science, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Poultry Science, Anthropology, and Environmental Life Sciences. Additionally, there is a track record for collaborations with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock and Northwest campuses) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (Little Rock and Northwest AR). Faculty profiles can be viewed at: https://exercisescience.uark.edu/faculty-staff.php
The Exercise Science Research Center (ESRC): Located in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation, the ESRC provides ~7,000 sq. ft. of research space for high-level research. Current areas of research interest include the following: thermoregulation, hydration, and prevention of heat illness, muscle biology and atrophy, biomechanics, cardiovascular health, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity and health, and healthy aging. Housed within the ESRC is the equipment necessary to perform this research. Some of the major equipment includes ~270 sq ft environmental chamber with temperature range from 4 to 44°C and humidity range from 30 to 75%, DXA, Biodex (isokinetic dynamometer; Balance System), Qualysis Motion Capture system, force platforms (Kistler and Bertec), wireless electromyography (Delsys and Noraxon), Doppler ultrasound, ParvoMedics metabolic carts, Omega temperature assessment, PowerLab, Velotron and Lode electronically braked ergometers, Quinton Q-Stress treadmill system, osmometers, skin blood flow, CoreTemp monitoring system, Tango Blood pressure, GE ultrasound, BioTek Synergy HTX multimode plate reader, Li-COR Odyssey Fc blot imager, PCR and real-time PCR machines, Nikon TiS Inverted Epifluorescent microscope, Tissue Culture Hood and Incubator, IonOptix Cell Stimulator, Aurora Scientific In Vivo Muscle Test System, Oxygraph mitochondrial respiration system. In addition to conducting research, the ESRC coordinates laboratory teaching opportunities and service programs for the University and surrounding Northwest Arkansas region. More information about the ESRC and a complete equipment list can be found here: https://exercisescience.uark.edu/
The Department: The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation is one of six academic units in the college. The department offers fully accredited undergraduate (B.S) and graduate degree programs (M.Ed., M.S., Ph.D.) with over 1,500 students, 30 graduate assistants, and 29 full-time faculty members.
University and Location: The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville serves as the major center of liberal and professional education and as the primary land-grant campus in the state with 27,500+ students. It is Arkansas’ major source of theoretical and applied research and the provider of a wide range of public services to people throughout the state and nation. The Carnegie Foundation categorizes the University of Arkansas as a research institution with “very high research activity”, placing the University among the top 108 universities nationwide and in a class by itself within the state of Arkansas. U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University among the top tier of institutions of higher education as well as one of the top ten national “Up-and-Comers” of public universities. Fayetteville is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains in the northwest corner of the state with an approximate population of 75,000 residents. The city and area have been featured in numerous publications as a very desirable and economical place to live and recently was listed by Money magazine as one of the “100 Best Places to Live.” Outside Magazine ranked the University of Arkansas as one of its “top 25 outdoor colleges” due to proximity to Buffalo River, Beaver Lake, state parks, and regional trails and greenways.

How to Apply:

Applications: Review of applications will begin October 23, 2020. However, later applications may be accepted for review until the position is filled. Official transcripts required only from finalists. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Post-Doctoral-Research-Fellow_R0000930. To be eligible for this position, applicants must complete the application materials online. Applicants will be asked to upload the following: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Names & Contact information for 3 references, 4) Unofficial Transcripts

Official transcripts will be required only from finalists. All queries should be addressed to:
Dr. Michelle Gray, Chair of Search Committee
1 University of Arkansas
Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
HPER – 321E
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479) 575-6713
rgray@uark.edu

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