Postdoc research fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix) Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix) The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the full-time position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Tobias Jakobi's laboratory. Our lab is focused on understanding the interplay of different RNA species and underlying functional networks in the heart with the goal of developing methods for the early diagnosis of heart disease as well as novel treatment options by employing state-of-the-art computational approaches. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development, transcriptomics, sequencing data processing, and/or applied machine learning. The individual will develop novel algorithms to analyze large and complex biomedical data sets and contribute towards research and research-related service in translational cardiovascular research. The Postdoctoral candidate will benefit from the interaction with a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix. 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 U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; retirement plans; Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings. Assist with preparation of grants and manuscripts. Present manuscripts, oral presentations, posters, and research findings at national and international conferences. Plans, coordinates, and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques. Serves as principal investigator, as appropriate, on sub-projects of complexities consistent with the above criteria. Generate new ideas and projects for development. Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data. Presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups. Share supervisory responsibility for research technical staff including graduate and undergraduate students. manage, maintain, and order laboratory equipment and supplies; and respond to administrative requests and procedures. Strong computational skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl) and software tools for bioinformatics analysis. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for presenting research findings and writing grants. Proficiency with bioinformatics databases (e.g., Knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques for biological data analysis. Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data integrity. PhD in biomedical science, molecular biology or vascular biology, biochemistry, physiology or related field is required. Experience in molecular biology. Experience with large-scale data analysis (e.g., Proven track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience with high-performance computing environments (e.g., Linux, cloud computing, cluster management). Full Time/Part Time Full Time Research salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Target Hire Date College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources Documents Needed to Apply Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.
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