Post Doctoral Fellow - Peds - Surgery

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Closing Date:

11/21/2026

Type of Position:

Fellow

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the   Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Surgery General Peds

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Post-Doctoral Fellow position is ideal for an experienced researcher past the post-doctoral stage of their career who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research and academic excellence. Responsibilities will include training and managing research associates, residents, and students engaging in basic and translational research, along with organization of the laboratory.

Additionally, the Instructor will focus on research studies relevant to the Principal Investigator’s laboratory and provide critical data that results in publications and grant awards that benefit the department and the university. The research will focus on projects studying sepsis, inflammation, and organ injury in large animal models.

The Instructor will have autonomy in directing experiments and will have the opportunity to complete independent research projects and apply for appropriate intramural and extramural funding opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D.required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to independently design and successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.
• The applicant will ideally have been in a team setting in which they regularly interact with other team members and engage trainees in experiments.
• Additionally, the applicant must record data and report clearly on the study’s findings.

Responsibilities:

• Perform animal experiments.
• Design experiments and analyze data pertaining to agreed-upon research studies.
• Write research papers for publication and grant applications for funding.
• Mentor graduate students and technicians.
• Oversee laboratory organization.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025 . Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping