Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering

Position Overview

The Song lab at University of Arizona in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, located on Main Campus (1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA), is actively searching for a postdoctoral fellow to join our tissue engineering team. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively on in vitro cell culture systems and in vivo animal models, with a focus on 3D printing of soft biomaterials. The fellow will conduct and analyze experiments, contribute to research proposals, presentations, publications, and receive mentorship from the principal investigator.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research evaluating regenerative therapies using in vitro cell culture studies and in vivo animal models.
• Carry out analysis of research samples with advanced techniques and validate measurements.
• Document, process, and analyze research data.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Oversee a team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants in conducting studies.
• Participate in grant writing and contribute to report writing for funding sponsors.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure safe conduct of experiments.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.
• Ability to learn new skills outside of the current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals.
• Demonstrated broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of tissue engineering or cell biology.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and a team-player oriented personality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies.
• Experience with cell biology, physiology, and/or tissue engineering.
• Experience with cell culture techniques.
• Experience with in vitro analytical techniques to assess cell viability of tissue constructs.
• Experience with immunostaining, western blot, flow cytometry, ELISAs, qPCR, and microscopy.
• Experience with animal experiments.

Benefits & Perks

• Outstanding UA benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.
• Compensation: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) based on NIH salary guidelines, dependent on experience.