Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (College of Medicine-Phoenix)
Posting Number: req21096
Department: COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the multidisciplinary cardiovascular research laboratory of Dr. Chiamvimonvat in the Department Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to work independently as well as in a team under direction of the principal investigator, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.
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 multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Chiamvimonvat.
- Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
- Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
- Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
- Utilize molecular biology, biochemical techniques and high resolution imaging, Perform in vitro functional analyses including patch-clamp and calcium measurements.
- Perform small animal surgery and in vivo phenotyping analyses.
- Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
- Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
- Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
- May assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
- Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
- A strong team player.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
- Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
- Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.
- Expertise with multicolor flow cytometry.
- Expertise with immunofluorescence high resolution imaging and live-cell imaging.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or MD, PhD degree in cardiovascular biology, molecular biology, or related field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques, such as RNA isolation, electrophoresis, western blot analyses, and qRT-PCR.
- Experience with preclinical models of cardiovascular diseases.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.
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
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources | HR-PHX@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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