Postdoctoral Researcher Associate ; Temporary
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science
Postdoctoral Researcher Associate I (Temporary)
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Dr. Travis Wheeler lab. This position centers on developing novel neural network approaches to predict protein conformational dynamics from fixed protein structures, addressing fundamental challenges in structural biology with broad applications in biomedical research. The successful candidate will collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment at the intersection of artificial intelligence, structural biology, and bioinformatics, advancing innovative approaches that improve our understanding of protein function and support future discoveries in biology and medicine.
This is a temporary position with an end date of March 30, 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities;
and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and conduct research projects.
- Analyze research results and help determine next steps.
- Write manuscripts and progress reports.
- Help train undergraduates and graduate students in the lab.
- Contribute to grant writing.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in computer science, computational biology, or related field. Dissertation must have focused on development of neural networks for analysis of proteins.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Expected End Date - 3/30/2027
Contact Information for Candidates
- Travis Wheeler | twheeler
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