Researcher​/Scientist III

Researcher/Scientist III

Posting Number
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26214

Department
Orthopedic Surgery

Department Website Link
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Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct innovative research in musculoskeletal translational and regenerative medicine. This position is ideal for someone with post-doctoral training in in-vivo orthopedic trauma models, including those related to bone, skin, and peripheral nerves. The role includes performing functional and tissue analyses, as well as in-vitro experiments involving stem cells and cell cultures.

A strong interest in understanding cellular and molecular signaling through genetic knockout or pharmacological inhibition strategies is essential. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other lab members to develop various trauma projects as assigned. They will also be involved in conceptualizing novel hypotheses, supporting grant writing, and presenting research accomplishments at national and international conferences.

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

• Conduct animal studies such as skin excision, skin burn, bone fracture, and peripheral nerve trauma.
• Perform animal dosing, functional analysis, euthanasia, tissue harvesting, and processing.
• Conduct tissue-based gene and protein targeted molecular analysis.
• Independently conduct in vitro cell culture experiments, interpret the data, and analyze the results.
• Collaborates with research leadership to develop grant applications, as well as prepare reports of research findings, presentations, and publications.
• Present data in the national or international research conferences or symposiums.
• Train undergraduate, medical, and graduate students using both animal and ex vivo research techniques.
• Develop and establish clear timelines to complete assigned work and meet research obligations.
• Identifies and recommends solutions to identifiable problems to the principal investigator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong expertise in orthopaedic trauma complications and skilled in animal and cell culture models, along with tissue, cellular, and molecular analysis.
• Excellent communication and writing skills for manuscripts, grants, publications, federal reports, and lab 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 attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a related science or research field.
• Culturing stem cells and differentiating cells to analyze their functions.
• Expert in animal surgery, cell-based assays, gene knockout strategies, immunofluorescent microscopy, qPCR, western blotting, and flow cytometry.

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
$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
8

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Researchers & Scientists

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Prem Kumar Govindappa

premg

Open Date
6/5/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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