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 actively searching for a postdoctoral fellow to join their tissue engineering team within the Song lab. The ideal candidate will conduct and analyze experiments related to regenerative therapies, work on in vitro cell culture systems and animal models, and contribute to research proposals and publications.
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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 learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals
Demonstrated broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of tissue engineering, or cell biology
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
Strong work ethic, communication skills and team-player oriented personality
Preferred
Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies
Experience with cell biology, physiology, and/or tissue engineering
Experience with cell culture
Experience with in vitro analytical techniques to assess the cell viability of tissue constructs
Experience with immunostaining, western blot, flow cytometry, ELISAs, qPCR, and microscopy
Experience with animal experiments
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
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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
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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
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