Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yamoah in the Department of Translational Neuroscience at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to work independently under the direction of the principal investigator, and able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.
Available Subjects:
- 1. Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator. Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects. Perform scientific data collection, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by the use of independent judgment. Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
- 2. Utilize molecular biology techniques, including immunoblotting, RT-PCR, and immunohistochemistry. Perform small animal surgery and utilize unique mouse models in hearing and vestibular disorder research. Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments and analyze and write findings.
- 3. Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences. Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
- 4. Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results. May assist with supervision of laboratory staff. Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed. Additional duties may be assigned.
Eligibility criteria:
- PhD in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
- Direct, intensive experience with animal models and rodent behavior.
- Experience with molecular mechanisms of voltage-gated and mechanically-gated channels in developing inner ear sensory cells and dorsal root ganglion neurons.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.
- Experience publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Application Procedure:
Please email yangzheng1@arizona.edu and attach your English CV.