Postdoctoral Research Associate, Sarver Heart Center
About The Position
The Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate with a strong interest in cancer therapy-induced cardiac toxicity, with a specific focus on DNA damage response (DDR) signaling pathways. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in DNA repair mechanisms, radiation biology, and molecular/cellular biology techniques, as well as experience in animal handling and microscopy, including fluorescence and confocal imaging. Additional experience in multi-omics approaches (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications in biomedical research will be considered a strong advantage. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Requirements
- PhD or MD conferred by the start date and 0-2 years of experience at Postdoc rank.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in DNA repair mechanisms, radiation biology, and molecular/cellular biology techniques, as well as experience in animal handling and microscopy, including fluorescence and confocal imaging.
- Additional experience in multi-omics approaches (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications in biomedical research
Responsibilities
- Develop research projects and perform experiments within the Sarver Cardiovascular Research Center.
- Train and supervise intern, undergraduate, medical, and graduate student lab members.
- Work as a member of the principal investigator's research team and contribute novel hypotheses, ideas, and develop novel methodologies.
- Contribute and participate in the authorship of research publications and presentations.
- Collect, analyze and graph data, conclude research projects in a timely manner, write reports, and manuscripts.
- Engage in career development activities, apply for dedicated funding and contribute to lab-based grant proposals.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
- access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
