University of Arizona Hiring for Research Professional II-Translational Neuroscience (Multiple Openings)(College at Phoenix, AZ  Full Time

The Department of Translational Neurosciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for a Research Professional II to conduct advanced neuroscience research in the laboratory of Dr James Bibb. The applicant will be expected to contribute intellectually to this research, derive and present data, and to contribute to scientific publications of high impact. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in scientific support for an ongoing lab project, in collaboration with other lab members, and lead independent research projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct advanced research, learn innovative approaches, and further develop a career in translational research relevant to biotechnology, neuroscience, and pharmaceutical industry fields. Successful candidates will be mentored for career advancement.
The mission of the Translational Neurosciences Department is to leverage innovative and advanced research approaches to discover the causes of neurological and mental health disorders and translate those insights into new therapies. The Department occupies a brand new 9,000 square foot, $15 million, state of the art research space with many advanced capabilities, and is linked to a newly constructed and well-designed animal research facility. Our goal is to establish national and international impact in basic, translational, and preclinical neuroscience research.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

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holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family
members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities;
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• Develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced multi-disciplinary research in in collaboration with colleagues and under the supervision of Dr. Bibb.
• Review progress and evaluate results.
• Formulate research methods, and develop or collaborate in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Maintain clear, detailed laboratory notebooks with experimental procedures, calculations, and data.
• Communicate with collaborators and core facilities outside of the department and college.
• Contribute to deriving, analyzing, and formatting data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Present research findings to the lab at department meetings, and at national and international symposiums.
• Work with manuscript preparation for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as experience giving oral presentations and writing scientific reports.
• Ability to learn and follow scientific protocols. Detail-oriented, organized, and maintain a clean working environment.
• Knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and delegate to others.

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biomedical science, biology, or related field of study required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience is required.

* Master’s or PhD in neuroscience, biomedical science, biology, or related field of study.

* Published papers in peer reviewed journals.

* Experience with animal models of disease and the assessment of therapeutic compounds or interventions.

* Knowledge of recombinant protein purification and analysis.

* Familiarity with stereotaxic surgeries for viral injections and cannula implantations.

* Skilled with mouse brain dissection, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry and fluorescent microscopy.

* Familiarity with programming (MATLAB/Python) is highly desired.

* Experience with proteomic and bioinformatic approaches relating to neuronal function.

* Knowledge of viral vector design, biosensor or CRSPR technology.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

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Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).