Apply to IRACDA

The University of Kansas / Haskell Indian Nations University Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) postdoctoral training program is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows to begin August 2012. Please see the IRACDA Position Description for more information about the available positions.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Applicants must complete their doctoral degree before beginning their postdoctoral training.
  • Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups and institutions are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

  • Complete and return the pre-application form to the Office for Diversity in Science Training at odst@ku.edu. Click here for the pre-application form. Please be aware that the pre-application is not an official application.
  • The official application is available online at https://jobs.ku.edu (Position number: 00066490).
  • Return letters of support to Ms. Peggy Williams at the address indicated on the official online application or at pwilliam@ku.edu.
  • Initial review date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Identifying a research mentor at KU:

A research lab and mentor should be identified prior to applying to the program, and applicants should contact their potential research mentor prior to completing the official online application. The PI is available to assist in the identification of potential research labs. IRACDA faculty mentors include:

Name
Department
Aldrich, Jane Medicinal Chemistry
Aube, Jeff Medicinal Chemistry
Blagg, Brian Medicinal Chemistry
Dobrowsky, Rick Pharmacology & Toxicology
Egan, Susan Molecular Biosciences
Hanson, Paul Chemistry
Kelly, John Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Krise, Jeff Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Lundquist, Erik Molecular Biosciences
Lunte, Craig Chemistry
Lunte, Susan Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Michaelis, Eli Pharmacology & Toxicology
Michaelis, Mary Lou Pharmacology & Toxicology
Muma, Nancy Pharmacology & Toxicology
Orr, James Molecular Biosciences
Peterson, A. Townsend Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Peterson, Blake Medicinal Chemistry
Richter, Mark Molecular Biosciences
Schoeneich, Christian Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Scott, Emily Medicinal Chemistry
Timm, Robert Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Established faculty members of interest to the applicant may be considered at the PI's discretion. Please contact Dr. M.L. Michaelis to determine the eligibility of a potential mentor at KU who is not on the list.

For information about the program, please contact:

Dr. Mary Lou Michaelis
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
PI, KU / Haskell IRACDA Program
mlm@ku.edu
(785)864-3905

For assistance with the application process, please contact:

Office for Diversity in Science Training
odst@ku.edu
(785)864-7316


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