Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

• Work with metabolic syndrome models, electrocardiography, cardiac function analysis, cardiac pathology, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
• Work with mice colonies.
• Develop innovative experimental strategies and adapt methodologies to address complex scientific questions.
• Generate high-quality data to support grant submissions, publications, and future research initiatives.
• Oversee a defined research area or laboratory function, ensuring projects progress according to established goals and timelines.
• Coordinate day-to-day research activities, including experimental planning, reagent monitoring, and equipment management.
• Mentor and train postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in animal procedures, tissue processing, molecular assays, and cell culture techniques.
• Provide leadership for junior staff and support personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements related to research activities.
• Contribute to grant development efforts, including drafting proposals and supporting funding applications.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets, applying advanced subject-matter expertise and industry best practices.
• Communicate findings effectively with internal leadership, collaborators, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.
• Ability to participate in scientific conferences and present findings.