"Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Immunobiology"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Immunobiology

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req22723

Department: Immunobiology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1656 E Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Immunobiology is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I position to be co-mentored by Drs. Koenraad Van Doorslaer and Michael Kuhns. 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 (pubmed search: Van Doorslaer K, Kuhns MS).

Outstanding UA 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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Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with live cell fluorescent imaging.
• Experience working with Python, R, and/or command line applications.

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

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Michael Kuhns | mkuhns@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

With your online application, please submit:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement