Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time) Posting Number
req26851 Department
Cellular & Molecular Medicine Department Website Link
https://cmm.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position Highlights

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Sadayappan Laboratory within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Arizona. The environment features a world-class group of investigators with vast expertise in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle science. The laboratory is focused broadly on studying the regulation of sarcomeric proteins such as cardiac myosin heavy chain, including its S2 subfragment, and cardiac myosin binding protein-C (cMyBP-C), protein-protein interactions, myopeptide-based therapeutics, gene therapies, drug screening, preclinical studies, cardiac contractility and signaling in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure, with the overarching goal of uncovering new molecular mechanisms that serve as tractable therapeutic targets to improve heart health.

The lab utilizes multiple techniques to study basic molecular mechanisms of disease from molecules all the way through to the organism, including iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, organoids, and animal models. This includes molecular biology (RNAseq and proteomics), biochemistry, measuring cardiac function (echocardiography), pressure volume loop (cardiac slicing), isolated cardiomyocytes (IonOpt,ix) and skinned papillary and myocytes (Aurora system), h-gh resolution confocal microsc,opy and in vivo studies.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

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

• Lead
  research projects 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.
• There
  may be additional duties assigned as it relates to this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability
  to work efficiently, effectively and semi-independently on research
  projects within an area of specialization.
• Thorough
  technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and the
  objectives.
• Demonstrated
  aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including
  detailed data collection and analysis.
• Ability
  to communicate (grant and manuscript writing, oral presentation)
  effectively.
• Ability to present research finding on a regular
  basis to peers within the center and at national and international meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD
  in a related field, such as cardiovascular biology, with physiology,
  biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two first author publications.
• Experience in cardiac physiology, molecular and cellular assays, and rodent models of disease.
• 0-1 years postdoctoral experience preferred, although more experienced candidates with desired expertise will be considered.

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
Dr. Sakthivel Sadayappan, sadayappan@arizona.edu Open Date
8/20/2026 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 missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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