Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Medical Sciences; Phoenix

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix) Posting Number req
24950 Department COM Phx Basic Medical Sci Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

* PhD or MD, PhD degree in cardiovascular biology, molecular biology, or related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

* Expertise with multicolor flow cytometry.

* Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques, such as RNA isolation, electrophoresis, western blot analyses, and qRT-PCR.

* Expertise with immunofluorescence high resolution imaging and live-cell imaging.

* 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 4 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact…