Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Position Highlights

The Child Health Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study metabolic syndrome-associated cardiovascular diseases. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in an outstanding new facility equipped to employ a range of advanced approaches. The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principal investigator. Enthusiastic applicants with several years of research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, cellular, molecular, and biological sciences, or clinical medicine are encouraged to apply.

• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with metabolic syndrome models, electrocardiography, cardiac function analysis, cardiac pathology, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
• Work with mice colonies.
• Develop innovative experimental strategies and adapt methodologies to address complex scientific questions.
• Generate high-quality data to support grant submissions, publications, and future research initiatives.
• Oversee a defined research area or laboratory function, ensuring projects progress according to established goals and timelines.
• Coordinate day-to-day research activities, including experimental planning, reagent monitoring, and equipment management.
• Mentor and train postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in animal procedures, tissue processing, molecular assays, and cell culture techniques.
• Provide leadership for junior staff and support personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements related to research activities.
• Contribute to grant development efforts, including drafting proposals and supporting funding applications.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets, applying advanced subject-matter expertise and industry best practices.
• Communicate findings effectively with internal leadership, collaborators, and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Science or a related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with echocardiography, cardiac function analysis, primary cardiomyocyte isolation and treatment, and microscopy.
• Experience working with mouse metabolic syndrome models.