Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix) Posting Number req26097 Department COM Phx Child Health Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Location Greater Phoenix Area Address  475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights

The Child Health Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study metabolic syndrome-associated cardiovascular diseases. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in an outstanding new facility equipped to employ a range of 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 biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, cellular, molecular, and biological sciences, or clinical medicine are encouraged to apply.

• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
                          

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with metabolic syndrome models, electrocardiography, cardiac function analysis, cardiac pathology, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
• Work with mice colonies.
• Develop innovative experimental strategies and adapt methodologies to address complex scientific questions.
• Generate high-quality data to support grant submissions, publications, and future research initiatives.
• Oversee a defined research area or laboratory function, ensuring projects progress according to established goals and timelines.
• Coordinate day-to-day research activities, including experimental planning, reagent monitoring, and equipment management.
• Mentor and train postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in animal procedures, tissue processing, molecular assays, and cell culture techniques.
• Provide leadership for junior staff and support personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements related to research activities.
• Contribute to grant development efforts, including drafting proposals and supporting funding applications.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets, applying advanced subject-matter expertise and industry best practices.
• Communicate findings effectively with internal leadership, collaborators, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.
• Ability to participate in scientific conferences and present findings. 

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Science or a related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with echocardiography, cardiac function analysis, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, and microscopy.
• Experience working with mouse metabolic syndrome models.
               

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 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

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