Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Highlights

Position Highlights The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the lab of Dr. Kevin Rhine. The research focus of this position will be how RNA biology changes as a function of neuronal aging, with special emphasis on risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases.

Outstanding UA 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. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please .

• Design, conduct, and perform research experiments.
• Write manuscripts and progress reports.
• Prepare postdoctoral fellowship applications and contribute to other grant submissions.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day mentor for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Present research at internal lab meetings, local symposia, and national conferences.

• Extensive knowledge of RNA-binding proteins, especially double‑stranded RNA‑binding proteins.
• Strong foundational skills in computational analysis of RNA‑seq and CLIP‑seq data.
• Working knowledge of immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation assays.

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, or related field. Dissertation must have focused on RNA editing, including the use of long‑read sequencing and CLIP‑seq technologies.

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