"Postdoctoral Research Associate I - III, Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - III, Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24038

Department: Sarver Heart Center

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Arizona is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates. The ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree (PhD or MD) and have a strong background in molecular biology and physiology. There are three major projects in the lab: 1) studying the role of various cellular proteins in cardiac, immune and cancer metabolism, 2) role of mRNA-binding proteins in cell regeneration, and 3) characterization of cellular and mitochondrial iron homeostasis. Using mouse models, histology, cell culture, differential expression analyses, and molecular biology assays, our lab studies the molecular mechanisms that regulate metabolic processes and iron homeostasis both in the cytoplasm and mitochondria.

In addition to their own project/experimental procedures, the Postdoctoral Research Associates are required to work with other lab members and assist with their own projects. The primary purpose of this appointment is to engage in advanced research training. The Postdoctoral Research Associates will focus on contributing to the research initiatives of the department under the principal investigator/mentor's mentorship and interaction with collaborators.

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 research projects and perform experiments within the Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center.
• Train and supervise intern, undergraduate, medical, and graduate student lab members.
• Work as a member of the principal investigator's research team and contribute novel hypotheses, ideas, and develop novel methodologies.
• Contribute and participate in the authorship of research publications and presentations.
• Collect, analyze and graph data, conclude research projects in a timely manner, write reports, and manuscripts.
• Engage in career development activities, apply for dedicated funding and contribute to lab-based grant proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD conferred by the start date and 0-3 years of experience at Postdoc rank.

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

Gerry Flores | gflores007@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter