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Subject: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Opportunity in
Placental Development
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:06:27 -0600
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Placental Biology
The Spencer lab in Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri is seeking
a postdoctoral fellow to work on placental development and trophoblast
biology in domestic animals. The goal of the lab is to understand the key
hormonal, cellular, and molecular mechanisms regulating development and
function of the uterus and placenta and to translate these findings to the
betterment of both animal and human health.
Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Animal Sciences,
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology or a related field. Experience
with molecular techniques and tissue and cell culture is preferred. Prior
research experience using domestic animals is not required. The successful
candidate should be highly motivated and integrate within a diverse team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(1) Develop trophoblast stem cells from bovine and pig embryos; (2) Assess
the developmental potential of derived trophoblast stem cells using in vitro,
genomic, single cell, and gene editing analyses; (3) Identify critical
biological pathways governing in vivo placental development using single cell,
genomic, and gene editing technologies; (4) Record all methods, results, and
other relevant information in an organized manner; (5) Prepare manuscripts,
project reports and other documents, and assist in grant preparation; (6)
Assist other graduate and postdoctoral researchers with experiments; and (7)
Create and execute an individual development plan and develop an independent
research project.
Application Materials: Updated CV, complete contact information for three
references, and a cover letter describing past research experience, career
goals and potential future research interests. Materials can be sent to
Thomas E. Spencer, PhD: spencertemissouri.edu
Salary: Postdoctoral salary based on experience, history of productivity,
and qualifications.
Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits. The
University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical,
dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.
Diversity Commitment: The University of Missouri is fully committed to
achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of
faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this
goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and
excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by
applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in
such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or
the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed
Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of
America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource
Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA
Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.
About the University of Missouri-Columbia The University of Missouri was
founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of
the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's
Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an
important investment for the state and nation. MU provides all the benefits
of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a
statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public
research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions,
Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri
System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public
institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association
of American Universities. The state’s most comprehensive university, MU
offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is
one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary
medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in
Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite
classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians,
Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or
university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top
10 percent of their high school classes. MU’s nationally prominent
faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books
and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on
scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars
flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time,
ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.
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Thomas E. Spencer, Ph.D.; N.A.S.
Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Director, Interdisciplinary Reproduction and Health Group
University of Missouri
Division of Animal Sciences
S135A ASRC
920 East Campus Drive
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-3467 E-mail: spencertemissouri.edu
http://animalsciences.missouri.edu
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