Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pharmacology

This Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pharmacology position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Duties and responsibilities: Design and execute experiments in rodent models of endometriosis-related pain and perform behavioral assessments of mechanical and spontaneous pain (von Frey, weight-bearing, grimace scale, open field, conditioned place preference, and related assays). Conduct rodent surgeries, targeted viral vector injections and drug injections (i.p., s.c., i.pl., and related routes). Perform animal perfusions and tissue collection. Prepare primary mouse DRG cell cultures and co-cultures with endometriotic tissue fragments and perform a variety of in vitro assays including ELISA and histological, immunohistochemical, and imaging methods. Help maintain genetically modified mouse lines. Analyze data (GraphPad Prism; basic R), prepare figures, write manuscripts, and present at national/international meetings. Mentor undergraduate and master’s-level trainees and contribute to a collaborative lab environment. Participate in grant writing and laboratory operations as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English through clear, effective written communication and professional presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.