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Posting Number: req20769

Department: Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Sadayappan Lab is hiring a highly motivated candidate for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate I position in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Dr. Sakthivel Sadayappan's NIH funded lab aims to delineate the role of myosin binding protein-C (MyBP- C) structure, regulation, and function in striated muscles of both cardiac and skeletal tissues.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills and an interest in using techniques focused on defining the impact of of MYBPC3 gene variants on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and developing gene therapy for treating distal arthrogryposis. The incumbent will possess the drive required to work independently, collaboratively, and publish findings.

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

• Lead a
  research project in close collaboration with the PI and other lab members.
• Innovate
  new areas of experimental inquiry.
• Advance
  technical aspects of experimental approaches and mechanistic understanding
  of biological problems.
• Mentor
  junior lab members and contribute to a productive scientific environment.
• Maintain
  detailed records and disseminate research findings in meetings and as
  manuscripts in scientific journals.
• Apply
  for independent funding and contribute to grant proposals submitted by the
  PI.
• There
  may be additional duties assigned as it relates to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD at the time of hire in
  a related field, such as physiology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular
  biology, mechanics, physiology, biomechanics, etc.

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: $61,428

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. Sakthivel Sadayappan | sadayappan@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

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