Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Medical Sciences; Phoenix

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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!

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

Contact Information for Candidates
- Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources talent

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. Cover Letter:
Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).