Postdoctoral Research Associate, Basic Medical Sciences (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded, enthusiastic individual with training in cardiovascular phyisology or behavioral neuroscience. Experience with rodent surgical and behavioral studies, cell culture, knowledge of basic statistics, and experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses are also desirable. The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to work independently under direction of the principal investigator, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
• Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques, and perform immunoblotting, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry.
• Perform small animal surgery that may include: induction of cardiac injury, implantation radiotelemetric transmitters and/or osmotic mini-pumps.
• Evaluate cardiac and behavioral function.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
• May supervise laboratory staff and oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

• PhD in Physiology, Pharmacology, Biology, or a related field of study required.

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Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).