Postdoctoral Research Associate, Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Won Hee Lee in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. The Lee lab is stably funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, state, and institutional funding.

One of the main goals of the Lee lab is to use a combination of patient-specific human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), primary human cells/tissues, along with animal models, to develop a platform for the evaluation of cardiovascular toxicity associated with environmental exposure or cancer drug. We are currently seeking a candidate to lead a new research program on how tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) induce cardiotoxicity. Experience working in cardiovascular research, stem cell biology, or animal models of cardiac disease is desirable.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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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• Conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
• Formulate research methods and develop research criteria.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• 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.

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.

• PhD in Molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related field of study.

• stem cell biology/chemical biology
• epigenetics/epitranscriptomics
• sequencing techniques e.g. ChIP-Seq, MeRIP-seq, and CLIP-seq
• genomics or bioinformatics
• gene-editing techniques including CRISPR

talent@arizona.edu

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

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