Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunobiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunobiology Position Highlights

The Department of Immunobiology is seeking a highly motivated applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to be mentored by Dr. Silverman. This challenging position requires a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, and drive for applicants interested in conducting evolutionary guided research into the molecular mechanisms of T-Cell activation and cell fate decisions.

The Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine is growing into a nationally and internationally recognized research and educational center. We strive to blend the excitement of fundamental immunological research with the relevance of its work. Over the past several decades, Immunobiology has emerged to stand at the forefront of biomedical research and is likely to remain there for many decades to come.

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!

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• Conduct independent
  experiments and computational analysis, evaluate the data, and keep appropriate
  records of all research activities.
• Read the
  literature, participate in scientific discussions with other members of the
  lab, and attend mandatory lab meetings.
• Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the
  maintenance of stock reagents or the general operation of the lab, and various
  other duties or projects as assigned.

• PhD in
  biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, immunology, virology, or related
  fields.
• Experience
  with modern molecular biology, biochemistry, and tissue culture techniques.
• Basic Immunological concepts.

• Prior experience with live cell fluorescent imaging is helpful.
• Being proficient in Python, R, and/or command line applications is encouraged.

Posting Number: req
26581

Department:
Immunobiology

Department Website Link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Location:

Tucson Campus

Address: 1656

E. Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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: DOE

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

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:
Tammie Rippberger (trippberger) & Dr. Neal Silverman (nealsilverman)

Open Date: 7/21/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

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