Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reduction for self and family

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department at the Tucson Campus. The successful candidate will join Dr. Xinglong Wang's lab to study pathomechanisms of TDP-43 neurotoxicity and mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting research, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and assisting with grants. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, Biology or related major; candidate should have just completed their PhD or be nearing completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects.
• Analyze research results and help determine next steps.
• Write manuscripts and progress reports.
• Assist in grant and manuscript editing and writing.
• Assist in routine laboratory management and maintaining lab equipment.

Skills

Design experiments

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Lab management

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or biology

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Cell biology techniques

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number: req26770

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Department Website Link: https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/departments-directory/pharmacology-toxicology-department

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate I for Dr. Xinglong Wang's lab. The Wang lab focuses on pathomechanisms of TDP-43 neurotoxicity and micochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and receive outstanding training.

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

• Design and conduct research projects.
• Analyze research results and help determine next steps.
• Write manuscripts and progress reports.
• Assist in grant and manuscript editing and writing.
• Assist in routine laboratory management and maintaining lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, Biology or related major.The successful candidate should have just completed their PhD, or be nearing completion of a PhD in these fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Peer-reviewed publication record and working experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques are highly desirable.
• A background in the field of neuroscience is a plus.

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

2

Contact Information for Candidates

Xinglong Wang I [e-mail]

Open Date

8/12/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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