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

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix) Posting Number req
26097 Department COM Phx Child Health Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights

The Child Health Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study metabolic syndrome-associated cardiovascular diseases. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in an outstanding new facility equipped to employ a range of advanced approaches. The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principal investigator.

Enthusiastic applicants with several years of research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, cellular, molecular, and biological sciences, or clinical medicine are encouraged to apply.

* Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

* Work with metabolic syndrome models, electrocardiography, cardiac function analysis, cardiac pathology, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, flow cytometry, and microscopy.

* Work with mice colonies.

* Develop innovative experimental strategies and adapt methodologies to address complex scientific questions.

* Generate high-quality data to support grant submissions, publications, and future research initiatives.

* Oversee a defined research area or laboratory function, ensuring projects progress according to established goals and timelines.

* Coordinate day-to-day research activities, including experimental planning, reagent monitoring, and equipment management.

* Mentor and train postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in animal procedures, tissue processing, molecular assays, and cell culture techniques.

* Provide leadership for junior staff and support personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.

* Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements related to research activities.

* Contribute to grant development efforts, including drafting proposals and supporting funding applications.

* Analyze and interpret complex data sets, applying advanced subject-matter expertise and industry best practices.

* Communicate findings effectively with internal leadership, collaborators, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.

* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

* Ability to participate in scientific conferences and present findings.

Minimum Qualifications

* PhD or MD in Science or a related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with echocardiography, cardiac function analysis, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, and microscopy.

* Experience working with mouse metabolic syndrome models.

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 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

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Open Date 5/26/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover…