Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Dermatology; College of Medicine-Phoenix

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

Posting Number: req
26584

Department: COM Phx Dermatology

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the cancer immunology laboratory of Dr. Karen Hastings in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer‑reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail‑oriented, conscientious, able to work independently under the direction of the principal investigator, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

• 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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• Perform independent multi‑disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
• Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques, and perform immunoblotting, RT‑PCR, immunohistochemistry.
• Perform small animal surgery.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
• May assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
• Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• 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 immunology, cancer biology or related field of study.

• Expertise with multicolor flow cytometry, adoptive T cell transfer, APC and T cell isolation from lymphoid organs and skin, and/or mouse models of autoimmunity and cancer.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, such as RNA isolation, electrophoresis, and qRT‑PCR.
• Expertise with immunological methods such as western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry analysis.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.

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

Open Date: 7/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

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