Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine - Phoenix) Posting Number req26995 Department COM Phx Child Health Department Website Link Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 475 N 5th Street, Phx, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights

The Phoenix Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate I to study respiratory disorders. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in an outstanding new facility capable of employing a range of advanced approaches. The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principal investigator. Enthusiastic applicants with a PhD, MD, or PhD/MD degree with expertise in bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or biological sciences are encouraged to apply.

• Visa sponsorship is 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

• Perform independent research experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Investigate molecular mechanisms using mouse and rat models or pediatric lung diseases.
• Maintain mouse colonies.
• Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Analyze research data and statistics.
• Laboratory record keeping and general laboratory activities.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Participate or author articles in peer-reviewed journals, books or chapter publications.
• Participate or present at meetings and research conferences.
• May co-author and may co-present results with principal investigators at meetings or conferences.

Assist with laboratory management including:

• Maintain and service laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory purchases and budgeting.
• Manage biosafety requirements.
• Organize laboratory and implement procedures.
• Coordinate with building/facilities management, gas delivery, and other key research infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD or PhD/MD in Biological Sciences, Medicine, or relevant field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bioinformatics methods, flow cytometry, cell sorting, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Experience working with mice colonies.

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

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Open Date 9/4/2026 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: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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