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Career Development
A useful tool for career development is a Individual Development Plan. Download
one here to get started: Postdoc_IDP
We have a mentoring program this spring that is open for you to participate
in, provided in part by the WFDC.
The program format will be either a group mentor session or individual mentoring
on a one to one basis. You decide which program you would like to be part
of.
If you are interested in participating please send an email to postdoc@uams.edu stating
which program you would like. The PostDoc IDP (Individual Development
Plan) is for you to fill out and hand into the mentors along with your current
CV by mid October.
Job Hunting Resources
NIH Award Trends
CRISP Database
Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs
and New Faculty
ScienceCareers
Naturejobs
Bioinformatics Organization Career Center
phds.org
Alternative Careers in Science
Bored with the bench? There are many career options out there
for scientists beyond the traditional. Here are a couple of useful links to
get you started:
American Physiological Society Career Options
Nature Jobs Career Options
Available Positions
Position Currently Available in the Department of
Pharmacology and Toxicology
We are looking for a highly motivated individual
interested in working on a project that will investigate the role of oxidative
stress and mitochondrial dysfunction during renal injury associated with renal
transplantation. The applicant will use state-of-the-art approaches including:
mitochondrial proteomic techniques, novel transgenic mouse models, as well as
testing of potential therapeutic approaches to prevent ischemic damage.
Experimental techniques include renal ischemia/reperfusion, mitochondrial
functional assays, oxidant measurements, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, RT/PCR,
Western blots, and tissue culture. Candidates with strong backgrounds in renal
physiology or mitochondrial assessment are especially encouraged to apply. Good
written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as a team member are
necessary requirements for the position. Salary is in accordance with NIH
guidelines and experience. Ph.D. or M.D. degree is necessary. Interested
candidates should provide a cover letter highlighting research experience,
scientific interests and professional goals; along with Curriculum Vitae, names
and contact information of 3 references. Please send inquires via e-mail to:
Lee Ann MacMillan-Crow, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology/Toxicology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, COM
4301 W. Markham, Slot 638
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-5289
e-mail: lmcrow@uams.edu
Position available Spring 2008
The project will investigate the role of the serine protease "fibroblast
activation protein-alpha" (FAP) in facilitating metastasis by enabling
breast cancer cells to thrive in the diverse microenvironments that they encounter
as they leave the breast and colonize other organs. In particular, the potential
production of pro-angiogenic and pro-invasive fragments of type I collagen
by the proteolytic functions of FAP and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9)
will be investigated. In addition, the potential stabilization of metastatic
microemboli by FAP proteolytic activity will also be explored. The successful
fellow will become proficient in animal models of human breast cancer as well
as in vivo and in vitro methods for determining tumor invasion and metastasis.
For more information contact:
Thomas Kelly, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, COM
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
4301 W. Markham, Slot 753
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
T. (501) 686-6401
F. (501) 686-6517
e-mail KellyThomasJ-at-uams.edu (replace -at- with @)
To post available Postdoctoral Positions on the UAMS-PS
website please send an email to postdoc@uams.edu
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