The University of Arizona Looking for Researcher/Scientist III (Pharmacology and Toxicology) Full Time

Posting Number: req14781

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location: UAHS – Tucson

Address: 1703 E. Mabel St., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

Coordinate and conduct projects and experiments in the areas of Alzheimer’s disease and CNS research. Instruct, mentor, and supervise junior researchers and staff scientists working in this space. Develop, facilitate, implement, evaluate, perform, administer and oversee research programs and initiatives in this research space. Contribute to research papers and research grants in this research space.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing, planning, and coordinating drug discovery projects in the CNS and ADRD research space. 

• Writing grants as PI, MPI, co-I, and/or collaborator. 

• Mentoring, training, and supervising junior researchers in drug discovery and neurobiological techniques, including bioassays and animal models. 

• Planning, prioritizing, and carrying out experiments to support neurobiology and drug discovery in CNS and ADRD targets.

• Writing papers as corresponding author or co-author.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

* PhD in Neurobiology and at least 5 years experience in drug discovery.

* Experience in cell, tissue, and animal models of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: 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: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Researchers & Scientists

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Gregory Thatcher | [email protected]

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At 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.