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Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 27, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req21305
Department	Neuroscience
Department Website Link	http://neurosci.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	A postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Haijiang Cai in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. The research of the lab focuses on the neural circuits and mouse behaviors, with a current focus on eating and anxiety behaviors, using optogenetics, in vivo microendscope calcium imaging, molecular and electrophysiological tools. More information about our research can be found https://neurosci.arizona.edu/person/haijiang-cai-phd. 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	Duties: Perform independent and collaborative research projects on the neural circuits of mouse behaviors, using molecular, histology, optogenetics, in vivo microendoscope calcium imaging, and chemogenetics tools. Analyze and interpret data, write manuscripts. Help supervise and train undergraduate students or other lab members. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to be highly self-motivated with a record of productivity . Able to learn new techniques.
Minimum Qualifications	A Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire. Demonstrated experience in in vivo miniaturized microendoscope imaging.
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	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
Target Hire Date	12/3/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Haijiang Cai haijiangcai@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/26/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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