Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Neurology; College of Medicine-Phoenix

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Neurology (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the research laboratory of Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem in the Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix. The 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 verbally and in writing.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

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

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• Perform independent multidisciplinary research experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem.
• 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, and perform in vitro functional analyses.
• 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 of coordinating experiments, 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 in a related field, or MD degree in Medicine.

• 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 neurological and oncological diseases.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.

FLSA Exempt

Job Type 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

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

Contact Information for Candidates

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Special Instructions to Applicant

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).

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