Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Translational Neurosciences (College of Medicine-Phx)

The University of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory of Myungjin Lee in the Department of Translational Neurosciences seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to omics-driven research on neurological and sensorineural disorders. The researcher will develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for advanced omics data analysis, using molecular and cellular biology expertise and computational methods. The position is part of a well-funded research program, with opportunities to produce high-impact publications and build a record in grant-funded research, supporting career growth in data science and independent academic research. Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Computational background with experience in R and Python.
• Strong interest in neuroscience, molecular biology, and omics-based research.
• Excellent analytical skills and commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
• Knowledge of coordinating experiments and conducting and interpreting statistical analyses.
• Ability to conduct research independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Ability to participate in scientific conferences and present findings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data, such as genetics, transcriptomics, and epigenetic data.
• Comfort submitting jobs on a high-computing cluster.
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Track record of publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced, multidisciplinary research in neuroscience and genetics under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Develop, design, perform, and analyze experiments; formulate research methods and criteria.
• Collect, reduce, and analyze scientific data using routine procedures and independent judgment.
• Maintain and create bioinformatics analysis pipelines, including implementing AI tools, to analyze omics data on a high-computing cluster.
• Participate in data interpretation, including data quality control and variant interpretation and classification.
• Use good coding practices, including version control such as GitHub, and write detailed documentation for data analysis pipelines.
• Assist with funding applications by generating preliminary data.
• Derive, analyze, and format data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Present research findings at laboratory and department meetings and at national and international symposia.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other University units.

Benefits

• 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 University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• University of Arizona work-life programs.
• Visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree