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

Posting Number req19289 Department COM Phx Child Health Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 425 N.
5th St.
, 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 III to study respiratory lung disorders.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team within the setting of an outstanding new facility capable of utilizing various advanced approaches.
The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principle investigator.
Enthusiastic applicants with several years of research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology,immunology, ceullular, molecular, and structural biology, or biological sciences are encouraged to apply.
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.
Outstanding UA 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities Design, plan, coordinate, and conduct scientific research.
Assist with generating new ideas and projects for development.
Design primers and probes, Real Time PCR tests as quantitative and qualitative, conventional PCRs, and RNA and DNA isolation.
Work with protein expression, including designing cassettes, cloning and gene expression, protein extraction, and purification and refolding.
Perform cell culture and IF microscopy.
Conduct Immunoassays including antibody staining, designing ELISA, ELASA, and Immunofluorescent assays.
Work Bioinformatics to create specific software for biologists (SnapGene, CLC, Mega, primer design, etc.
), and conduct phylogenetic study.
Perform quality management at laboratories, including preparation of SOPs, quality control, and documentation of information in laboratories.
Manage, maintain, and order laboratory equipment and supplies.
Analyze research data and statistics.
Prepare and contribute to manuscripts, author and co-author published scientific data, and publish in journals.
Prepare grant proposals in accordance with the aims and goals of the laboratory.
Present research at seminars and meetings, and represent the laboratory at scientific events.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
Skilled in grant writing and manuscript preparation.
Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
Minimum Qualifications PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a related discipline required.
Three (3) years of relevant post-graduate work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications * Background working with bioinformatics.
* Experience with designing primers and probes.
* Background working with protein extraction and expression, and with immunoassays.
* Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.
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 College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources HR-PHX@arizona.
edu Open Date 4/12/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety.
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Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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