"Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurosurgery"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurosurgery

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Biological Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23923

Department: Neurosurgery

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

At the forefront of innovation and excellence, the Department of Neurosurgery is dedicated to delivering seamless, safe, and compassionate patient care. Our mission is built on bold innovation, state-of-the-art technology, collaborative research, and world-class education - all aimed at improving the lives of the people we serve.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Terry O Matsunaga, Pharm.D, PhD in the Department of Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ). The successful candidate will assume a lead role in developing stabilized microbubble conjugates for delivery of neurotransmitters and therapeutics for brain imaging and delivery technology. The project will take advantage of selective ultrasound-mediated cavitation and delivery to landmarks in the brain. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Matsunaga and a collaborative team from major Universities in the United Kingdom for evaluation and refinement. In addition, initial characterization using a Malvern Nano Zetasizer and ultrasound studies using the VerasonicsTM platform.

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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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop novel microbubble/drug loaded conjugates
• Characterization including size, drug-loading quantification and initial ultrasound-mediated studies.
• When appropriate, prepare and submit high quality research publications.
• Assist mentor in supervising undergraduate and graduate research students.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Formulations Chemistry or related field.
• 0-1 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• At least two publications in biomedical imaging (1st authorship preferred).
• Experience in nanoparticle, nanodroplet, microbubble, or liposome design. Drug loading experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate shall be self-motivated, able to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Moderate experience ultrasound system by VerasonicsTM.
• Moderate experience characterizing nano-sized ultrasound systems.
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and presentation skills

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Terry O Matsunaga | tmatsunaga@radiology.arizona.edu