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

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

Posting Number
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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

Office of Talent Acquisition

talent

Open Date
5/26/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application:
The online application should…