Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacology and Toxicology)

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Pharmacology and Toxicology) Posting Number req19734 Department Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Website Link Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1295 N.

Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the lab of Dr.

Xinxin Ding. The successful candidate will conduct research on metabolic mechanisms of chemical toxicity in the lung. Analytical methods including mass spectrometry and NMR will be used to study DNA adducts in mouse models and humans exposed to environmental chemicals.

Transgenic mouse models will be used to dissect metabolic mechanisms involved in bioactivation and transport of reactive metabolites.

Environmental exposure will be modeled for inhalation and oral routes.

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 research on metabolic mechanisms of chemical toxicity in the lung, generate and analyze data, and evaluate progress.
• Complete data analysis and engage in scientific discussion, hypothesis generation, experimental design, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with laboratory management.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, and presenting results at Regional / National / International scientific conferences.

Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities :

• Skills in mass spectrometry.
• Knowledge of DNA adduct analysis.
• Ability to work with mouse inhalation exposure models.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in toxicology or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $56,484 - $61,008 Compensation Type salary at 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 Xinxin Ding Open Date 6 / 17 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed