Postdoctoral Research Associate , Immunobiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Immunobiology

Posting Number req
26998

Department Immunobiology

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Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Investigate the mechanisms that drive chronic inflammation after ischemic stroke. The successful candidate will study human post-stroke neuroimmunology using cutting-edge approaches, with a particular emphasis on imaging mass cytometry and transcriptomic analysis of human brain tissue. We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious scientist who is passionate about performing creative, rigorous, and mechanistically driven research. The ideal candidate will have strong critical-thinking and quantitative skills, work effectively in a collaborative research environment, and communicate clearly through both scientific writing and presentation.

Candidates should be eager to develop expertise in stroke immunology and to apply state-of-the‑art spatial, cellular, and molecular approaches to understand how immune responses contribute to chronic brain injury and recovery after stroke.

• 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; 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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• Independently design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments; analyze and interpret data; and maintain accurate and complete records of research activities.
• Contribute actively to the intellectual life of the laboratory through participation in scientific discussions, lab meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and other research activities.
• Help develop research questions and experimental strategies, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly products.
• Communicate research findings and scientific ideas clearly and constructively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

• Knowledge of or experience with imaging mass cytometry, multiplexed tissue imaging, or related spatial profiling approaches.
• Experience working with human tissue, particularly formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue.
• Experience with RNA sequencing, transcriptomic analysis, or other high‑dimensional molecular profiling approaches.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex experimental datasets and integrate findings across complementary experimental approaches.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently troubleshoot experiments and develop new experimental strategies.
• Ability to communicate scientific findings clearly and work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, translational medicine, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related field by the time of hire.
• Experience in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, metabolism, bioinformatics or mass spectrometry.

• Experience or interest in human FFPE tissue or experience in bioinformatics.
• Experience or interest in neuroscience, immunology, or imaging mass cytometry.

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Kristian Doyle

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Tammie Rippberger

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Open Date 9/4/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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