Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)

A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the multidisciplinary cardiovascular research laboratory of Dr. Chiamvimonvat in the Department Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented conscientious able to work independently as well as in a team under direction of the principal investigator and have the ability to communicate in a clear concise manner orally and in position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator Dr. Chiamvimonvat.
• Develop design and conduct complex research projects.
• Perform scientific data collections reductions and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Utilize molecular biology biochemical techniques and high resolution imaging Perform in vitro functional analyses including patch-clamp and calcium measurements.
• Perform small animal surgery and in vivo phenotyping analyses.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments analyzing and writing findings.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing including generating preliminary data submitting grant applications and preparing progress reports.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
• May assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
• Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments and completing analysis statistics and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular oral written and/or graphic formats.

• PhD or MD PhD degree in cardiovascular biology molecular biology or related field of study.

• Expertise with multicolor flow cytometry.
• Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques such as RNA isolation electrophoresis western blot analyses and qRT-PCR.
• Expertise with immunofluorescence high resolution imaging and live-cell imaging.
• Experience with preclinical models of cardiovascular diseases.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.

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Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).