Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (Multiple Positions)

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for family members

Access to recreational and cultural activities

Job summary

Phase2 Technology seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for their Neural Engineering and Regenerative Medicine team at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Aimed at fostering independence in research, the role involves developing models for neural repair and tissue regeneration, using cutting-edge techniques in a collaborative environment.

Full benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation, sick leave, and tuition reductions for eligible family members. Join a team dedicated to impactful, translational research!

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience or related fields required.
• Strong scientific track record in research design and execution.
• Experience in biomaterials and cellular assays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on neural repair and disease modeling.
• Carry out analysis and validation of research samples.
• Document and analyze research data.
• Disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
• Oversee graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
• Participate in grant writing with the principal investigator.
• Contribute to funding reports.
• Maintain lab equipment and oversee safe experiments.

Skills

Knowledge in tissue engineering

Cell biology expertise

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in a related discipline

Tools

Biomaterials

Cell culture techniques

Molecular and cellular assays

Job description

Position Highlights

The Song lab (https://songlab.arizona.edu) at University of Arizona is actively searching for Postdoctoral Research Associates to join our Neural Engineering and Regenerative Medicine team. Our Laboratory engineers advanced microphysiological platforms, 3D‑bioprinted constructs, and regenerative scaffolds that bridge the gap between cell biology and clinical translation, and is fully funded, collaborative, and actively publishing. You'll develop in vitro and in vivo models focused on neural repair, tissue regeneration, and disease modeling, with a strong emphasis on conductive biomaterials and microphysiological systems. Active funded projects include a human blood-brain barrier‑on‑chip platform for stroke modeling (AHA Career Development Award) and a novel neuromodulation strategy for spinal cord injury recovery (NIH Director's New Innovator Award, DP2). The work spans molecular cellular assays, biomaterial design, organ‑on‑chip engineering, and translational validation – giving you breadth across biological scales that's hard to find in a single lab. We're looking for someone who wants to build things that matter and grow into an independent scientist.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‑life programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on neural repair, tissue regeneration, and disease modeling, with a strong emphasis on conductive biomaterials and microphysiological systems
• Carry out analysis of research samples using advanced techniques and validate the measurements
• Document, process and analyze research data
• Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations in recognized scientific journals and conferences
• Help oversee a team of graduate and undergraduate research assistants to conduct the studies
• Participate and prepare grant writing with a principal investigator
• Contribute to report writing for funding sponsors
• Maintain lab equipment regularly and help oversee a lab to conduct experiments safely

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals
• Demonstrate 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 team‑player oriented personality

Minimum 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.
• Strong scientific track record demonstrating well‑organized design and execution of studies.
• Experience in biomaterials, cell culture, and molecular and cellular assays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with animal model experience
• Experience with cell biology
• Experience with histology and imaging
• Experience with microfabrication/MEMS

Benefits

Full Benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for qualified family members; access to recreation and cultural activities, etc.

Contact Information

Shang Song
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