Postdoctoral Research Associate: HPV-Host Single-Cell Genomics

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee family

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I in Immunobiology to investigate how human papillomaviruses reshape the cellular environment to persist and drive cancer. The role focuses on HPV-host interactions using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, engineered tissue models, and innate immune signaling.

The candidate will work in a collaborative setting and develop expertise in virology and cancer biology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or computer science or a closely related field.
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, bioinformatics or mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Bioinformatics support for the lab.
• Independently design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments; analyze and interpret data; maintain records.
• Contribute to intellectual life through lab meetings, seminars, and discussions.
• Help develop research questions and experimental strategies; contribute to manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Omics data

RNA sequencing

Transcriptomics

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or computer science

Tools

Single-cell sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I in Immunobiology to investigate how human papillomaviruses reshape the cellular environment to persist and drive cancer. The role focuses on HPV-host interactions using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, engineered tissue models, and innate immune signaling.

The candidate will work in a collaborative setting and develop expertise in virology and cancer biology.