Researcher​/Scientist III, Department of Child Health; College of Medicine-Phoenix

Researcher/Scientist III, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Health Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine‑Phoenix is looking for a Researcher/Scientist III to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms of lung injury, repair, and fibrotic remodeling. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team within an outstanding new facility capable of utilizing various advanced approaches. The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principal investigator.

Enthusiastic applicants with several years of research experience in cellular, molecular, and structural biology, or biological sciences are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD degree in biomedical sciences or another sciences field of study. 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!

• Conduct advanced, multi‑disciplinary research requiring knowledge of standard scientific protocols and principles.
• Troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects according to research protocol.
• Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Derive, analyze, and format data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.
• Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
• Present results at laboratory meetings, conferences, and publish papers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.
• Write and submit grant proposals, including preparing technical and/or scientific proposals, developing and coordinating budgets, administrative elements, and needed materials.

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Ability to develop reports and present in tabular, oral, written, and graphic formats.
• Proficiency in using computers to automate tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or another sciences field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• PhD degree.
• Microscopy experience, particularly fluorescence and confocal imaging and analysis, flow cytometry, and animal models.
• Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, and protein analysis.

Exempt (FLSA)

Full Time

Hours:

40 per week

FTE: 1.0

Position salary: $59,404 - $74,254