Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Postdoctoral Research Associate I Posting Number req26684 Department Biomedical Engineering Department Website Link bme.engineering.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The post-doctoral research fellow will support a multidisciplinary research program investigating glymphatic modulation through neuromodulation, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological monitoring. The position will lead and assist with MRI and EEG data collection in pig studies, including experimental preparation, protocol implementation, and data-quality assurance. The position will analyze multimodal MRI, EEG, and related physiological data and report findings in papers.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform MRI and EEG data collection in pig studies in collaboration with investigators, veterinary personnel, imaging staff, and other research team members.
• Develop and apply methods for processing and analyzing MRI, EEG, and other physiological or biomedical signals.
• Interpret experimental findings and communicate progress and results to the principal investigator and research team. Prepare figures, tables, scientific presentations, progress summaries, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of neuroimaging principles and methods, particularly neuroimaging data acquisition, image reconstruction or preprocessing, quality control, and quantitative analysis. 
• Knowledge of EEG acquisition and analysis, including electrode preparation, signal synchronization, artifact identification and removal, spectral analysis, and interpretation of neurophysiological signals.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and reproducible research practices for analyzing biomedical and longitudinal experimental data.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, electrical engineering, medical physics, bioengineering, or a closely related field upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications 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 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Nan-kuei Chen
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
nkchen@arizona.edu Open Date 7/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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