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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 27, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Orthopedic Surgery
Posting Number	req21043
Department	Orthopedic Surgery
Department Website Link	https://ortho.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	A Postdoctoral position is available in the Hand Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona. The projects will involve investigating the biomechanics of the hand/wrist with clinical applications to carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. The laboratory is equipped with cutting edge bioengineering technology such as motion analysis, ultrasound imaging, computer tomography, electromyography, robotics, and computational platform. For more information about the Hand Research Laboratory, please visit www.handlab.org/. Outstanding UA 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Work in a complementary manner with the research group to further research programs focused on hand and wrist. Contribute to the development of grant proposals. Participate in research, educational, and mentoring activities for graduate, medical, and undergraduate students. Carry out share of laboratory duties.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in musculoskeletal field demonstrating creative and independent research. Background in biomechanics or biomedical engineering or orthopaedics or rehabilitation or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
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	$61,428
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
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Zong-Ming Li, PhD \| lizongming@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/29/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	In addition to the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter, please include three (3) publication samples.
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