Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Translational Cardiovascular Lab

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona in Phoenix seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (COM-Phoenix). The role focuses on obesity-related metabolic diseases and requires independence and collaboration within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment.

Visa sponsorship is available. NIH salary guidelines apply; the lab emphasizes advanced techniques and publication-ready research with a strong team. Two vacancies, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy, in vivo physiological animal studies.
• Knowledge of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and animal studies are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research involving mouse models, human tissue and blood samples.
• Use biochemical, cellular, molecular, and pharmacological approaches for mechanistic studies.
• Use cutting-edge technologies for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic studies.
• Complete the assigned work in time.
• Complete complex research projects at different stages (advanced through nearly completed).
• Formulate, troubleshoot and optimize research methods and techniques as needed.
• Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and present results in the weekly laboratory meetings.
• Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available.
• Prepare and revise manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Perform literature regularly and bring new ideas to the projects.
• Work collaboratively with team members in the lab, and with scientific investigators within and outside of the University of Arizona.
• Be willing to help each other.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.

Skills

scRNA-sequencing

proteomics

bioinformatics

confocal microscopy

in vivo animal studies

excellent communication

Education

PhD in biology or relevant areas

Job description

University of Arizona in Phoenix seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (COM-Phoenix). The role focuses on obesity-related metabolic diseases and requires independence and collaboration within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment.

Visa sponsorship is available. NIH salary guidelines apply; the lab emphasizes advanced techniques and publication-ready research with a strong team. Two vacancies, full-time position.