Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cellular & Molecular Medicine. The role focuses on intestinal epithelial biology and viral pathogenesis, requiring mastery of confocal and super-resolution imaging and deep molecular biology expertise.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, leading figure preparation for publications, mentoring staff and trainees, and presenting at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field such as cardiovascular biology with physiology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with human primary cells, multiple cell lines, and host-pathogen systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex experimental research across multiple laboratories.
• Conduct high-resolution imaging using confocal and super-resolution microscopy; analyze with ImageJ/ Matlab.
• Mentor graduate students and staff scientists; contribute to grants and publications.
• Represent the lab at national and international conferences.
• Develop and refine methodologies to advance intestinal epithelial biology research.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Experiment design

Education

PhD in related field (CV biology/physiology/molecular biology)

Tools

AXR confocal

SoRa spinning disk confocal

ImageJ

Matlab

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

Department: Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Department Website Link: https://cmm.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Wilson Laboratory within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Arizona. The laboratory is focused on intestinal epithelial biology and viral pathogenesis. This individual will design and execute complex experiments and contribute to the development of novel methodologies and scientific insight. The role requires mastery in advanced imaging techniques, including confocal and super-resolution microscopy, as well as deep expertise in molecular and cellular biology. This individual will be responsible for generating high impact publications and mentoring laboratory staff and trainees.

Visa sponsorship is available for this positions.

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!

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the design, coordination, and execution of complex experimental research across multiple laboratories

• Design, execute, and manage advanced experiments focused on intestinal barrier function and cytomegalovirus infection.
• Provide scientific leadership to ensure alignment with grant aims and research goals.

Conduct and analyze high-resolution imaging experiments

• Utilize advanced technologies including AXR confocal, SoRa spinning disk confocal, and super-resolution microscopy to perform live-cell and fixed-cell imaging. Apply advanced image processing using ImageJ, Matlab, and other platforms.
• Interpret complex imaging datasets and integrate findings into experimental aims.
• Lead figure preparation and manuscript drafting for high-impact publications.

Drive strategic research development and scientific dissemination

• Represent the lab's scientific contributions at national and international conferences.

Mentor and provide scientific leadership within the laboratory

• Supervise and mentor graduate students and staff scientists.
• Provide expert guidance on experimental design, resource needs, and project direction.
• Support a culture of scientific excellence and continuous development.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology, including extensive experience with human primary cells, multiple cell lines, and complex host-pathogen systems.
• Advanced experience using and training on high-resolution imaging technologies, including confocal and super-resolution microscopy (e.g., AXR, SoRa), and expert-level image processing using ImageJ, Matlab, or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent track-record of mentorship and interpersonal skills, including experience with development of graduate students, and technical staff in a high-functioning research environment.

Employment Details

• 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

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Jean Wilson | [e-mail]

Important Dates

• Open Date: 10/27/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes