Postdoctoral Research Associate

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, design, and conduct research. Review progress and evaluates results. Coordinate laboratory work including lab equipment management.
• Formulate research methods. Develop or collaborate in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance of the research program by coordinating with granting agencies and regulators as required by research program. 
• Design and perform experiments, interpret data, and analyze results.
• Present findings and prepare and submit manuscripts and research grants.
• Present talks, posters and research findings at national and international conferences.
• Attend regular group meetings; manage, maintain, and order laboratory equipment and supplies; and respond to administrative request and procedures.
• Generate new ideas and projects for development.

Minimum Qualifications

• The applicant must have a PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or related field of study and zero to four years of postdoctoral experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in neuroscience and demonstrated productivity.
• Imaging technique experience.
• Adept at computer software (Word, Excel, Power Point) and familiarity statistical and graphing programs.

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearchBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayDOECompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesJohn Streicher | jstreicher@arizona.eduOpen Date4/18/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantDiversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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