Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 16, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req18744
Department	Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link	https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	1295 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	Please Note: The number of openings has changed from 1 to 2. Effective 11/20/2024 the posted salary range has been updated. The University of Arizona is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate I, in the laboratory of Wei Wang in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology within the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is committed to academic excellence and to attainment of regional, national and international recognition for the quality of its educational research and service activities. 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	Develop new reagents and reactions; design, synthesize and characterize organic molecules. Design and synthesize functional chemical probes for study of mechanism of actions, molecular imaging and drug discovery. Participate and present research results and literature in group meetings and department seminars. Write manuscripts for publication and present results at conferences. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of organic synthesis and experimental design. Knowledge of compound purification and characterization. Knowledge of biochemical and cellular assays. Knowledge of biological imaging. Strong communication skills. Ability to conduct research independently.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD from an accredited college or university in Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field. Strong background in Pharmaceutics/Medicinal Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications	Proved records (e.g., publications) in organic synthesis and/or medicinal chemistry.
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	2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Wei Wang \| weiwang1@arizona.edu
Open Date	1/8/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.