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University of Arizona · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Division of Endocrinology

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

The University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Division of Endocrinology. The role involves studying molecular mechanisms of pancreatic islet adaptation to pregnancy and contributing to the Division's research initiatives under mentorship.

EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and carry out long-term, multi-stage experiments and projects. Record, analyze and organize data for project completion, presentation at meetings and for publication

Participate in lab meetings, group meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative research projects

Write manuscripts leading to research publications

Prepare poster and short talks for attendance at local, regional and national meetings

Write career development grants, obtain funding, contribute to lab-based grant proposals

Engage in career development activities, contribute to training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, as well as other duties as assigned by the PI

Qualification

Islet biologyDiabetes researchMouse modelsMolecular mechanismsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborationMentoring

Required

PhD and/or MD in a science-related field conferred by the start date and 0-5 years of experience at Postdoc rank

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work interactively are required

Willingness to work with animal models and human islets is required

Preferred

Experience in islet biology or diabetes is desirable; candidates with experience in metabolism, genetics, developmental biology, and related disciplines will be considered

Postdocs who are strong candidates for extramural postdoctoral fellowships are strongly preferred

Prior experience with mouse models is highly desirable