Researcher​/Scientist III, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Phoenix

Researcher/Scientist III, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Multiple Openings) (Phoenix)

The Translational Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking multiple highly motivated candidate for full-time positions as Research Scientist in Dr. Yanqiao Zhang's laboratory. The lab focuses on obesity-related metabolic diseases (e.g., fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis). The successful candidates are expected to work independently and be productive and collaborative with other team members.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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

• Plan, design and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research involving the use of mouse models, human tissue and blood samples.
• Use biochemical, cellular, molecular, and pharmacological approaches to for mechanistic studies.
• Use cutting-edge technologies for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic studies
• Complete the assigned work in time.
• Complete complex research projects at different stages (advanced through nearly completed).
• Formulate, troubleshoot and optimize research methods and techniques as needed.
• Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and present results in the weekly laboratory meetings.
• Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available.
• Prepare and revise manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Perform literature regularly and bring new ideas to the projects.
• Work collaboratively with team members in the lab, and with scientific investigators within and outside of the University of Arizona.
• Help to supervise and help postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants in the lab.

• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy, in vivo physiological animal studies
• Knowledge of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and animal studies are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

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 $59,404 - $74,254

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

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