Postdoctoral Research Associate II

The Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson seeks to hire multiple Postdocs to conduct research in the laboratory of Dr. Qiu. The primary focus of the research position is to study cardiovascular and kidney diseases. The ideal candidate will have a solid background and prior experience in one or more of the following areas, demonstrated by a strong publication record: 1) bioinformatics and related areas; 2) cell and molecular biology and related areas; or 3) animal model physiology and related areas. Candidates must have a PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and be self-motivated. The candidates are expected to carry out the projects independently with minimal supervision, including designing experiments, formulating new ideas related to the projects, executing experiments proficiently and timely, and analyzing data professionally. The scientists are expected to handle multiple projects, to write scientific papers and reviews, and to present work in scientific conferences. The scientists are expected to work with students and technicians including assay development, problem solving, data analysis, interpreting results, and planning follow-up experiments.

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!

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Perform independent research in one or more of the following areas under the
direction of the principal investigator:

• Perform bioinformatic
  analysis of large datasets.
• Maintain mouse and rat
  colonies and perform physiological experiments in mice and rats or ex vivo
  tissues.
• Perform tissue/cell
  culture and experiments related to cell and molecular biology and
  multi-omics.
• Participate in the
  acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.

• Participate in writing
  articles for peer-reviewed journals, books or chapter publications.
  Participate or present at meetings and conferences.

Contribute to laboratory management including:

• Maintain and service
  laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory purchasing
  and budgeting.
• Manage biosafety
  requirements.
• Organize laboratory and
  implement procedures.
• Coordinate with
  building/facilities management, gas delivery, and other key research
  infrastructure.
• Supervise laboratory
  staff.
• Train graduate students,
  undergraduate interns, and other staff.
• Regularly meet with
  laboratory trainees.
• Set
  SOPs for the laboratory.

• Candidates
  must have a PhD or MD/PhD degree completed before the anticipated start date.