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Postdoctoral Scientist - Perillo Lab

Woods Hole, MA · On-site

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The Perillo lab at the MBL seeks a highly motivated individual to join us at the Eugene Bell Center for Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering as a Postdoctoral Scientist. Epithelial tubes are ...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number
req23896
Department
Biomedical Engineering
Department Website Link
https://bme.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
Please note: As of 11/19, this posting has been updated in its number of vacancies from 1 to 2. The Song lab (https://songlab.arizona.edu) in the University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to advance regenerative therapies for spinal cord injury. Our group, fully funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), develops neuromodulation devices integrating advanced materials science and stem cell therapy to evaluate their therapeutic potential for neurotrauma. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research experience in small animal models related to spinal cord injuries. The applicant is expected to have a strong background in relevant molecular and cellular assays and animal behavior testing. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct and analyze experiments, contribute to research proposals, presentations, and publications, and receive mentorship from the principal investigator.
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!
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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct independent research on evaluating the regenerative therapies with in vitro cell culture studies and in vivo animal models.
  • 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
  • Ability to acquire new skills beyond current expertise to achieve project objectives.
  • In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in neurotrauma.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong scientific track record demonstrating well-organized design and execution of studies.
  • Experience with cell biology, chemistry, and/or tissue engineering.
  • Experience with cell culture.
  • Experience with immunostaining, western blot, flow cytometry, ELISAs, qPCR, and microscopy.
  • Experience with animal behavior, surgery, and tissue harvest.

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 Postdoc Salary Scale, 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
Shang Song shangsong@arizona.edu
Open Date
9/16/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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