Post Doctoral Fellow in Fluid Biomarkers for Neurodegeneration

**Primary City/State:** Sun City, Arizona **Department Name:** Biomarker Discovery-Rsrch **Work Shift:** Day **Job Category:** Research Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities. If you're looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference - and real change in the health care industry - you belong at Banner Health. Apply today. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research team focused on identifying and analyzing biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative disorders. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Ph.D. graduate with expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field to advance their research career in a collaborative and innovative environment. **Schedule** : Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM **Location** : Banner Sun Health Research Institute 10515 W Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351 Banner Research is at the leading edge in a new era of scientific discovery and innovation. Our basic and clinical research faculty turns ground-breaking research findings into new identification, treatment and prevention methods for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer and Orthopedics. We have an international reputation for our work and we provide outstanding access for patients to clinical trials. Our commitment to excellence allow us to make a difference in people's lives every day. POSITION SUMMARY This position assists in conducting innovative high-quality research, including the planning, design and execution of experiments. This is a post-doctoral educational/training step required to achieve status as an independent researcher. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Leads portions of research projects, including planning, designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting innovative research. Collects, organizes and records data for manuscript preparation. 2. Participates in grant and manuscript writing. 3. Participates in preparing timely reports on the research findings in the form of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. 4. Forms collaborative relationships both inside and outside of the organization, in order to increase research capabilities, resources, and funding opportunities. 5. This position works directly under the supervision of a designated lab head gaining valuable experience as a researcher. This position has accountability for portions of designated research projects, working collaboratively with other researchers across the system. Customers are both internal and external, including but not limited to, facility personnel and leadership, department heads, and other allied health personnel. External communications include presentations to research and health care professionals, as well as lay people of varying educational and professional backgrounds. The position requires strong initiative, excellent networking capabilities and creative problem-solving skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. or M.D. Must have previous research experience, training or coursework in relevant field of research. Must possess knowledge of laboratory techniques, research methods and data collection. Requires strong communication, organization, and data analysis and evaluation skills. Must be able to maintain good rapport with other departmental personnel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. **EEO Statement:** EEO/Disabled/Veterans ( Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. **Privacy Policy:** Privacy Policy ( EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability