Posting Number

req13980

Department

Anesthesiology

Department Website Link

https://anesth.medicine.arizona.edu/

Location

UAHS - Tucson

Address

1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Anesthesiology is currently searching for a Researcher/Scientist III to conduct controlled investigations and experiments. The ideal candidate for the Ibrahim lab should possess a strong background in Neuroscience/Pain research and be committed to advancing scientific knowledge. The primary focus of this role is to collaborate with lab personnel in the development of innovative pain therapies. A self-motivated individual with a passion for science would excel in this position and have ample opportunity for professional growth and development.

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

• Perform independent research experiments to further existing research programs and grants, which includes:
  
• Surgical procedures (pSNL, Brennan surgery, SNL, catheter implantation).
• Behavioral testing of multiple animal models, including pain models (chronic and acute), anxiety (SPS), Alzheimer's (J20).
• Behavioral assays like Von Frey and Hargreaves tests, EPM, FST, Water Maze, NOR.
• Protein expression analysis using western blot, HPLC.
• Gene transfection.
• PCR.
• Immunohistochemical approaches, and image acquisition/quantification.
• Calcium imaging.
• Participate in the collaborative design, completion, and problem solving of innovative pain therapies research projects.
• Develop research protocols, and review and edit current protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency.
• Assist in formulating research mehtods and developing research criteria.
• Share supervisory and mentoring responsibilities to guide the work of others, including research technical staff, graduate, and undergraduate students. Regularly meet and instruct lab trainees on the use of research equipment and research methods. Set SOPs for the lab.
• Maintain laboratory records, including detailing results of experiments. Tabulate research data, analyze research results, and keep a detailed, easy to understand laboratory notebook. Prepare analysis for research reports, including documenting findings and procedures used.
• Participate or author manuscripts and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals, books, or chapter publications.
• Present talks, posters, and research findings at laboratory meetings, national, and international conferences.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals in compliance with research granting agencies and internal and external regulators. Prepare documentation and provide technical expertise for proposals.
• Contribute to maintaining regulatory compliance, including writing and submitting IACUC and IRB protocols.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, including proper training and certification to handle and dispose of sensitive bio-safety materials, maintain and service lab equipment, organize lab and implement procedures, manage the ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies, and respond to administrative requests and procedures.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings. This will include presenting analyzed data and discussing future downstream experiments.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with other members of the Arizona pain anesthesiology research group.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Biology or a closely related field, as well as at least three years of experience as a postdoctoral fellow.

Previous experience working in a Pharmacology Department and a proven track record of publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

Expertise in cellular culture, western blotting, ELISA, microscopy, HPLC, and PCR techniques will be considered a major asset.

The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in these areas and able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in their application.

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

Target Hire Date

5/1/2023

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Mohab Ibrahim | mohab@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/7/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.