Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate I – Physiology

The Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine - Tucson campus is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate I to join the lab of Associate Professor Shaowen Bao. The purpose of this position is to conduct investigation of the mechanisms underlying noise trauma‑induced neuronal death using advanced molecular, cellular and electrophysiological techniques. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience with extracellular electrophysiology, immunofluorescence imaging, circuit tracing, behavioral testing and patch clamp recording.

An important component of this position will be to work independently and as part of a team in the daily function of the laboratory. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and participate in all aspects of the research project. This includes evaluating research data, revising, improving and monitoring techniques, and developing innovative methods and approaches to solve scientific problems while meeting goals and objectives in accordance with priorities, time, funding, and other limitations.

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!

• Develop, plan, design, and conduct novel research on noise trauma‑induced cell death.
• Responsible for the operation of this specialized research area/lab.
• Use extensive knowledge to formulate research methods and develop research criteria for all projects in accordance with the standards of peer reviewed journals and industry affiliates, as well as develop and collaborate on new research techniques and equipment.
• Develop and establish functional timelines to complete assigned work to meet the requirements of the research obligations.
• Lab equipment management.
• Participate in the strategy, structure, and development of grant proposals inclusive of grant writing, protocol development, and scope of work definition.
• Participate in the acquisition of new research funding by effectively using domain expertise in tandem with a clear understanding core research capabilities for evaluating grant and industry sponsored project opportunities.
• Author, co‑author, present and co‑present research results with principal investigators at meetings or conferences.

• Candidate must have a PhD completed in the field of neuroscience or neurophysiology before anticipated start date.