Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Internal Medicine (Phoenix)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research involving the use of mouse models, human tissue and blood samples.
• Use biochemical, cellular, molecular, and pharmacological approaches to for mechanistic studies.
• Use cutting-edge technologies for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic studies.
• Complete the assigned work in time.
• Complete complex research projects at different stages (advanced through nearly completed).
• Formulate, troubleshoot and optimize research methods and techniques as needed.
• Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and present results in the weekly laboratory meetings.
• Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available.
• Prepare and revise manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Perform literature regularly and bring new ideas to the projects.
• Work collaboratively with team members in the lab, and with scientific investigators within and outside of the University of Arizona.
• Be willing to help each other.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy.
• In vivo animal studies will be preferred but not essential.
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and animal studies are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biology or relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy.
• In vivo animal studies will be preferred but not essential.
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, and animal studies are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biology or relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

University Benefits

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Contact Information for Candidates

• Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
  talent@arizona.edu