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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Child Health

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 employees and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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 & Abilities:

• Ability to develop reports and present in oral and written formats.
• 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.
• Ability to develop reports and present in tabular, oral, written, and graphic formats. Proficiency in using computers to automate tasks.

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, immunofluorescence, and protein analysis.
• Experience with cell culture and animal models.
• 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: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: ...@arizona.edu

Open Date: 5/20/2025

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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