Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number:

req23838

Department:

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location:

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address:

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the laboratory of Dr. Xinxin Ding, to study xenobiotic metabolism and toxicity in various target organs. Candidates with background and experience in one or more of the following subject areas are preferred: drug/xenobiotic metabolism, transgenic mouse models, pharmacokinetics, mass spectrometry, genomics and metabolomics, lung diseases (inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer), biomarkers of metabolic activation (DNA and protein adducts), and neurodegeneration.

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

• Conduct research, generate and analyze data, and evaluate progress.
• Complete data analysis and engage in scientific discussion, hypothesis generation, experimental design, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, and presenting results at Regional/National/International scientific conferences.
• Assist with laboratory management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication in English
• Strong Attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of hypothesis-driven research
• Ability to work in a team

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent PhD in pharmacology and toxicology, or related fields

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:

2

Contact Information for Candidates

Xinxin Ding | xding@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include a list of 3 professional references in your application.