Research Professional II, Neuroscience

Research Professional II, Neuroscience

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25222

Department: Neuroscience

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Cognitive Aging and Neural Dynamics laboratory (CANDL) in the Department of Neuroscience seeks a self-motivated and collaborative individual to join the laboratory. The Research Professional II develops, plans, and conducts research in the Cognitive Aging and Neural Dynamics laboratory, focusing on the neurobiology of aging and cognition. The RPII works under minimal supervision, using automated touchscreen operant cognitive testing, fiber photometry, neurophysiology, basic immunohistochemistry, and biochemical assays. The role also supervises undergraduates, and onboards/trains new research personnel.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Working under minimal supervision, collects behavioral, neurophysiological and metabolic data. Processes and analyzes tissue for biochemical and histological data collection. Recommend solutions to PI for methodology based on analysis.
• Independently manages knock-in rat colonies through setting up and implementing breeding, coordinating genotyping with external vendor, and conducting metabolic and behavioral phenotyping to support research in the CANDL. Conducts stereotactic surgeries using advanced 3D imaging to target a small area guiding instruments with precision in accordance with IACUC protocols.
• Maintains IACUC protocols. Maintains laboratory compliance, including hazardous and biological waste management.
• Participates in the research and writing for publications and presentations.
• Supervises undergraduate assistants. On-boards and trains incoming research personnel. Assists laboratory trainees and staff with experiments. Organizes weekly laboratory meetings.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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: $53,039-$66,299

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

Grade: 7

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Researchers & Scientists

Job Function: Research

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
Jennifer Lawrence
jllawren@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter