Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurology

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Neurology Posting Number req27150 Department Neurology Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/neurology Location Tucson Campus Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

The Madhavan Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking candidates for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate I position. The program is accepting applications from highly motivated candidates interested in working on a collaborative NIH-funded project with the Torsten Falk lab to study the therapeutic effects of novel drugs in PD rodent models and related aspects. The incumbent will possess the drive required to work independently, collaboratively, and publish findings. The postdoctoral candidate will benefit from training with two experienced mentors and the diverse, rich, and interdisciplinary research environment at the University of Arizona, which has a strong tradition in neuroscience and aging research.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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

• Lead a research project in close collaboration with the PI and other lab members.
• Innovate new areas of experimental inquiry.
• Advance technical aspects of experimental approaches and mechanistic understanding of biological problems.
• Mentor junior lab members and contribute to a productive scientific environment.
• Maintain detailed records and disseminate research findings in meetings and as manuscripts in scientific journals.
• Apply for independent funding and contribute to grant proposals submitted by the PI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently on research projects within an area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection and analysis, ad a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in neurobiology, neurodegeneration and related experimentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, molecular cellular biology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with rodent models.

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 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

Lalitha Madhavan

[email protected]

Torsten Falk

[email protected]

Open Date 9/24/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Please include the contact information of three references. The Cover Letter should include a research statement describing the candidate’s research work and why they are interested in the Madhavan/Falk lab.

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