Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurology

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or

Access to UA recreation and cultural活动

Job summary

The Madhavan Lab in the Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate I. The position supports an NIH-funded project studying therapeutic effects of novel drugs in PD rodent models, with mentorship from two senior investigators and a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or related fields and a strong publication record; visa

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or related field required.
• Experience with rodent models preferred.
• Strong publication record and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project in collaboration with the PI and lab members.
• Develop and pursue new experimental directions.
• Advance technical aspects and mechanistic understanding of biological problems.
• Mentor junior lab members and maintain detailed records.
• Disseminate findings in meetings and manuscripts; contribute to grant proposals.

Skills

Independent researcher

Publication track record

Verbal and written communication

Neurobiology background

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurology

Posting Number: req27150

Department: Neurology

Department Website Link: https://medicine.arizona.edu/neurology

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Madhavan Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking candidates for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate I position. The program is accepting applications from highly motivated candidates interested in working on a collaborative NIH-funded project with the Torsten Falk lab to study the therapeutic effects of novel drugs in PD rodent models and related aspects. The incumbent will possess the drive required to work independently, collaboratively, and publish findings. The postdoctoral candidate will benefit from training with two experienced mentors and the diverse, rich, and interdisciplinary research environment at the University of Arizona, which has a strong tradition in neuroscience and aging research.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Outstanding U of A benefits include 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead aresearch project in close collaboration with the PI and other lab members.
• Innovatenew areas of experimental inquiry.
• Advancetechnical aspects of experimental approaches and mechanistic understandingof biological problems.
• Mentorjunior lab members and contribute to a productive scientific environment.
• Maintaindetailed records and disseminate research findings in meetings and asmanuscripts in scientific journals.
• Applyfor independent funding and contribute to grant proposals submitted by thePI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Abilityto work independently on research projects within an area ofspecialization.
• Demonstratedaptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, includingdetailed data collection and analysis, ad a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Background inneurobiology, neurodegeneration and related experimentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhDor MD/PhD in neuroscience, molecular cellular biology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with rodent models.

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: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 9/24/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Contact Information for Candidates

Lalitha Madhavan

[e-mail]

Torsten Falk

[e-mail]

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