Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health; College of Medicine-Phoenix

Position

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Posting Number: req
25790

Department: COM Phx Child Health

Department Website Link: College of Medicine-Phoenix

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

• Perform independent research experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Maintain mouse colonies.
• Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Analyze research data and statistics.
• Laboratory record keeping and general laboratory activities.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Participate or author articles in peer-reviewed journals, books or chapter publications.
• Participate or present at meetings and conferences.
• May co-author and may co-present results with principal investigators at meetings or conferences.

Assist with laboratory management including:

• Maintain and service laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory purchases and budgeting.
• Manage biosafety requirements.
• Organize laboratory and implement procedures.
• Coordinate with building/facilities management, gas delivery, and other key research infrastructure.

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

• PhD in Biology Sciences or relevant field of study.

• Experience with flow cytometry, cell sorting, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Experience working with mice colonies.

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: 1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX

4/23/2026

Yes

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Application:
The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter:
Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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