Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I Posting Number req27543 Department Sarver Heart Center Department Website Link https://heart.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

The laboratory of Luke Szweda seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate mechanisms regulating cardiac energy metabolism and how nutrient and energetic stress contribute to heart disease. The successful applicant will conduct research, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Studies include mouse models, measurement of cardiac and mitochondrial function, enzyme function, Western blot analysis, and metabolite quantification by HPLC.

• 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

• Develop, plan, and conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments.
• Perform biochemical and molecular analyses, including cardiac and mitochondrial functional assessments, enzymatic assays, Western blotting, and metabolite quantification.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare reports, present findings.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental
• results.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide occasional guidance or briefly oversee graduate/undergraduate students working in the lab.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant lab environment, including remaining up to date on mandatory safety training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of cellular metabolism.
• Ability to communicate (writing and speaking) effectively.
• Knowledge of laboratory animal handling, mouse model procedures, and research practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a related field conferred by the start date by start date.
• 0-2 years of experience at Postdoc rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in cardiovascular biology.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.

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

Gerry Flores

gflores007@arizona.edu

Open Date 11/3/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume 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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