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

Phoenix, AZ, United States
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req21719
Posted: 1/16/2025
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health (College of Medicine - Phoenix)
Posting Number req21719
Department COM Phx Child Health
Department Website Link
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights The Dr. Kalin lab is recruiting a motivated postdoctoral fellow to study molecular mechanisms involved in tissue injury/repair and carcinogenesis. Several projects are available including, the role of endothelial cells and pericytes during lung injury and regeneration, the role of tumor micro-environments in cancer progression and metastasis, and the combination of radiation treatment with immune-checkpoint inhibitors in anti-cancer therapy. The positions will involve the use of animal models, human cell lines and cutting-edge technologies, including nanoparticle delivery systems and omics. These research projects have the potential to lead to new therapies which will then be tested in preclinical studies. The fellowship will provide training opportunities.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 advanced, multi-disciplinary research.
  • Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
  • Formulate research methods and develop research criteria.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
  • Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across
    the University.
  • Derive, analyze, and format data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
  • Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
  • Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.
  • Present results at laboratory meetings, conferences, and publish papers.
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data,
    submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
  • Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences or a related field of study.
Preferred Qualifications • Microscopy experience, particularly fluorescence and confocal imaging and analysis.
• Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry and protein analysis.
• Ability to develop reports and present in tabular, oral, written, and graphic formats. Proficiency in using computers to automate tasks.
• Experience with cell culture and animal models.
• Experience with histology, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, and protein analysis.
• Ability to develop reports and present in oral and written formats.
• Bioinformatic analysis, R programming.





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
Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Date 1/16/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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