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

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

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

Contact Information for Candidates
- Office of Talent Acquisition talent