Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering
National Institute for Civil Discourse
| Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering | |
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| Posting Number | req23896 |
| Department | Biomedical Engineering |
| Department Website Link | https://bme.engineering.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | 1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA |
| Position Highlights | 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! 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 . |
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| 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 | 1 |
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| 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 | |
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