"Postdoctoral Research Associate II - Physiology"

Postdoctoral Research Associate II - Physiology

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Medical Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24004

Department: Physiology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1656 E. Mabel St., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson seeks to hire multiple Postdocs to conduct research in the laboratory of Dr. Qiu. The primary focus of the research position is to study cardiovascular and kidney diseases. The ideal candidate will have a solid background and prior experience in one or more of the following areas, demonstrated by a strong publication record: 1) bioinformatics and related areas; 2) cell and molecular biology and related areas; or 3) animal model physiology and related areas. Candidates must have a PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and be self-motivated. The candidates are expected to carry out the projects independently with minimal supervision, including designing experiments, formulating new ideas related to the projects, executing experiments proficiently and timely, and analyzing data professionally. The scientists are expected to handle multiple projects, to write scientific papers and reviews, and to present work in scientific conferences. The scientists are expected to work with students and technicians including assay development, problem solving, data analysis, interpreting results, and planning follow-up experiments.

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

Perform independent research in one or more of the following areas under the direction of the principal investigator:

• Perform bioinformatic analysis of large datasets.
• Maintain mouse and rat colonies and perform physiological experiments in mice and rats or ex vivo tissues.
• Perform tissue/cell culture and experiments related to cell and molecular biology and multi-omics.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Participate in writing articles for peer-reviewed journals, books or chapter publications. Participate or present at meetings and conferences.

Contribute to laboratory management including:

• Maintain and service laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory purchasing and budgeting.
• Manage biosafety requirements.
• Organize laboratory and implement procedures.
• Coordinate with building/facilities management, gas delivery, and other key research infrastructure.
• Supervise laboratory staff.
• Train graduate students, undergraduate interns, and other staff.
• Regularly meet with laboratory trainees.
• Set SOPs for the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD degree completed before the anticipated start date.

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. Qiu | qqiu@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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