Postdoctoral Research Associate, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Phoenix

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Multiple) (Phoenix)

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Translational Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking multiple highly motivated candidates for full‑time positions as Postdoctoral Research Associates in Dr. Yanqiao Zhang's laboratory. The lab focuses on obesity‑related metabolic diseases (e.g., fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis). Successful candidates will work independently and collaboratively with team members in a diverse interdisciplinary environment.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Plan, design and conduct advanced, multi‑disciplinary research involving the use of 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 assigned work on 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.

• PhD in biology or relevant areas.

• Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Contact Information for Candidates:
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
Talent

Full‑time position (40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE). NIH salary guidelines, dependent on experience. Exempt. Apply online including curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter. Letter of interest should explain how skills meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.