Senior Research Associate, St. Joseph Campus Rural Medicine Program, School of Medicine

Hiring Department

St. Joseph Campus

Rural Medicine Program, Biomedical Sciences

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

The Department of Biomedical Sciences (formerly Basic Medical Science ) was established in 1998 in response to recommendations by the American Association of Medical College’s Liaison Committee on Medical Education following an accreditation inspection. The department was initially charged with the responsibility of improving the quality and relevance of basic science education for medical students. As the department has matured, we have also focused on developing research programs in specific biomedically related disciplines.

Job Description

This position focuses on research and student training opportunities associated with the UMKC School of Medicine rural medicine program. The position is focused primarily on conducting research, mentoring and training students in research, and teaching research courses associated with new programs and grant funding. The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Rural Initiatives.

The position requires being in-person and on-site at the UMKC School of Medicine in Kansas City as well as School of Medicine building in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Job Duties:

• Assist in accomplishing goals associated with the Health Resource and Service Administration grants to recruit and train students to practice medicine in rural, tribal, and medically underserved communities.
• Run the day-to-day operations of the research lab and train students in research. Design experiments, carry out experiments, collect data, analyze data, draft manuscripts while training students in these areas.
• Design and teach an introduction to research course as well as a capstone research course for a newly developed post-bachelorette program for rural medicine.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in bioinformatics, molecular biology or related field.

Application Materials

Applications must be submitted through the UMKC recruitment portal at: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ - VIEW JOBS.

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). If you need technical assistance, please call (800) 488-5288.

Finalists will be asked to provide their transcripts which reflect the required degree for determination of position title. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of your degrees through official transcripts.

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

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Michael Wacker @ wackerm@umkc.edu

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Other Information

This is a 12-month, full-time academic appointment eligible for benefits.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

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.

Values Commitment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.