Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Highlights: The laboratory of Dr. Fei Yin in the Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) and the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Arizona is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on research projects related to mitochondrial function, brain metabolism, and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates are expected to have research experience in neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, or endocrinology and to be able to conduct research both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, growing research environment.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; and access to recreation and cultural activities.

• Plan, design, and carry out innovative research projects related to neurodegenerative diseases.
• Perform experiments utilizing molecular, genetic, cellular, and imaging approaches in both rodent and cell models.
• Participate in the development and validation of rodent and cell models for discovery research and therapeutic development.
• Analyze research data and provide interpretations.
• Prepare manuscript for publication and assist with grant applications.
• Present research findings at group meetings, and national and international conferences.
• Share supervisory responsibility for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Work collaboratively with other members and laboratories in CIBS.

• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare technical reports, graphics, and manuscripts.
• Demonstrated productivity in the related field.

• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals in a work setting.

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

• Previous experience in the design, modification, and construction of plasmids, vectors, and viral deliveries for genetic manipulations in rodent and cell models.
• Rodent-related experience, including animal model development and maintenance, rodent surgeries and treatments, and behavioral, electrophysiological, and biochemical analyses of rodent models.
• Previous experience in drug screening and development and human-derived iPSC models.
• Strong background and research experience in molecular biology and immunology.

Contact Information for Candidates:
Gloria Bloomer | gbloomer