Postdoctoral Research Associate, TCRC (College of Medicine - Phoenix)

This position is available for visa sponsorship.

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

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• Plan, coordinate, and conduct scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaption and modification of standard scientific techniques. Serve as principal investigator, as appropriate, on sub-projects of complexities consistent with above criteria.
• Generate new ideas and projects for development.
• Design, perform, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Perform aspects related to cellular and molecular biology research that include, but are not limited to: qRT-PCR, Immunoblotting, Immunocytoflurorescence, Histological preparations and imaging, Cell culture, Molecular cloning, Generation of DNA expression constructs, development and preparation of adenoviruses and adenoassociated viruses for expression construct gene transfer. 
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs as appropriate to the specific position. Prepare manuscripts for publication. 
• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings. Assist with preparation of grants and manuscripts.
• Review and edit protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Present research results to scientific conferences and other groups. 
• Attend regular group meetings; manage, maintain, order laboratory equipment and supplies; and respond to administrative request and procedures. 
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including supplies ordering and lab inventories related to cellular and molecular biology techniques that will include common use items (e.g., compressed gas, dry ice and liquid nitrogen).
• Guide the work of others  and/or provides guidance to a specialized laboratory or research area. 
• Serve as the biosafety and chemical safety officer for TCRC, including the management of all lab safety and approval protocols. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Skilled in grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.

• Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, or related field is required.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

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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).