Postdoctoral Research Associate, AEGIS Consortium Phoenix

Postdoctoral Research Associate, AEGIS Consortium (Phoenix)

Position Highlights
The lab of Janko Nikolich is seeking multiple highly motivated candidates for full‑time Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. Candidates will study aging and late‑life homeostasis of the immune system, with special attention to secondary lymphoid organ aging and the involvement of cellular stress, stromal cell dysregulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Other projects may involve studying the impact of coinfection and lifelong persistent infection on immune and overall health in mouse and human models.

Strong cellular immunology training is essential; background in stromal cocultures with T cells is advantageous. Successful applicants are expected to work independently while collaborating productively with team members. The postdoctoral candidates will benefit from interaction within the diverse, interdisciplinary environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct advanced, multidisciplinary research using mouse models, human tissue, and blood samples to understand immune aging.
• Employ biochemical, cellular, molecular, and pharmacological approaches for mechanistic studies.
• Apply cutting‑edge technologies for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses.
• Complete assigned work on time and manage complex projects at various stages of development.
• Formulate, troubleshoot, and optimize research methods and techniques as needed.
• Independent reproduction, evaluation, and improvement of current techniques.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and present results at 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 reviews regularly and generate new ideas for projects.
• Collaborate with lab teammates and external investigators within and outside the University of Arizona.
• Willingness to assist others as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with advanced flow cytometric staining and analysis, including spectral flow cytometry.
• Knowledge of scRNA‑sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy, and in‑vivo physiological animal studies.
• Knowledge of general metabolism, obesity, and diabetes.
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.
• Required animal‑study skills for certain projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Contact Information

• College of Medicine‑Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
• Email: HR-PHX

Application Instructions

• Complete the online application in its entirety. Blank or incomplete submissions may be considered invalid.
• Include a cover letter clearly indicating how your skills and experience meet the Minimum and Preferred qualifications (if applicable).