University of Arizona · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Arizona is hiring a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering to advance regenerative therapies for spinal cord injury. The role involves conducting independent research, analyzing experiments, and contributing to publications while mentoring graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
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Responsibilities
Conduct independent research on evaluating the regenerative therapies with in vitro cell culture studies and in vivo animal models
Carry-out analysis of research samples using advanced techniques and validate the measurements
Document, process, and analyze research data
Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations in recognized scientific journals and conferences
Help oversee a team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants to conduct the studies
Participate and prepare grant writing with a principal investigator
Contribute to report writing for funding sponsors
Maintain lab equipment regularly and help oversee a lab to conduct experiments safely
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire
Ability to acquire new skills beyond current expertise to achieve project objectives
In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in neurotrauma
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Preferred
Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies
Experience with cell biology, chemistry, and/or tissue engineering
Experience with cell culture
Experience with immunostaining, western blot, flow cytometry, ELISAs, qPCR, and microscopy
Experience with animal behavior, surgery, and tissue harvest
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
Founded in 1885
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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