Postdoctoral Research Associate IV- Physiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate IV – Physiology

The Fregosi laboratory in the Department of Physiology has a unique opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow I-III (DOE) to join their team working to improve our understanding of the neural control of breathing and swallowing. This work supports a four‑year National Institutes of Health R01 Award and focuses on the mechanisms underlying functional and structural diversity among brainstem motor neurons innervating upper airway muscles.

The successful candidate will lead the project, receive extensive training in whole‑cell patch clamp electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, RNA‑sequencing, and related techniques, and will be expected to publish results and write grant applications to build an independent laboratory.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Design, plan, and execute experiments aligned with the laboratory's mission and funding needs.
• Acquire and analyze data, prepare grants and manuscripts, and present findings at weekly lab meetings.
• Coordinate with other investigators on methodological approaches and animal protocols.

• Knowledge of neurophysiology and/or respiratory physiology.
• Ability to prepare data for oral presentations and to write manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of or experience handling and managing laboratory animals in accordance with established protocols.
• Proficiency in computer‑assisted data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

• Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, M.D., or D.V.M.
• Two or more manuscripts published in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Outstanding command of the English language, including oral and written communication.

• More than two peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience with whole‑cell patch clamp methods, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology techniques, or aptitude to quickly learn these methods through training.
• Previous experience with immunohistochemistry.
• Previous experience with molecular biology techniques.

FLSA status:
Exempt. Employment:
Full Time. Hours per week: 40. Job FTE: 1.0. Job Category:
Research.

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.