Research Professional II, Neuroscience
Listed on 2026-02-27
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Clinical Research
Research Professional II, Neuroscience
Posting Number: req
25222
Department: Neuroscience
Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA
The Cognitive Aging and Neural Dynamics laboratory (CANDL) in the Department of Neuroscience seeks a self‑motivated and collaborative individual to join the laboratory. The Research Professional II develops, plans, and conducts research in the CANDL, focusing on the neurobiology of aging and cognition. The RPII works under minimal supervision, using automated touchscreen operant cognitive testing, fiber photometry, neurophysiology, basic immunohistochemistry, and biochemical assays.
The role also supervises undergraduates and onboards/trains new research personnel.
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- Working under minimal supervision, collects behavioral, neurophysiological, and metabolic data. Processes and analyzes tissue for biochemical and histological data collection. Recommends solutions to the PI for methodology based on analysis.
- Independently manages knock‑in rat colonies through setting up and implementing breeding, coordinating genotyping with an external vendor, and conducting metabolic and behavioral phenotyping to support research in the CANDL. Conducts stereotactic surgeries using advanced 3D imaging to target a small area, guiding instruments with precision in accordance with IACUC protocols.
- Maintains IACUC protocols and laboratory compliance, including hazardous and biological waste management.
- Participates in research and writing for publications and presentations.
- Supervises undergraduate assistants. On‑boards and trains incoming research personnel. Assists laboratory trainees and staff with experiments. Organizes weekly laboratory meetings.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning obtained through professional‑level experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Job FTE 1.0
Job Category:
Research
Compensation: $53,039–$66,299 per year at 1.0 FTE
Grade 7
Career Stream: PC2
Job Family:
Researchers & Scientists
Job Function:
Research
Number of Vacancies: 1
Jennifer Lawrence
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