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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department Of Immunobiology

The newly established Systems Immunology laboratory at the University of Arizona, led by Dr. Prabhu Arunachalam, is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with a new investigator who is not only dedicated to pursuing impactful research but also to mentoring trainees. The laboratory investigates the impact of aging with chronic infectious diseases using state-of-the-art multiomic approaches. The successful candidate will be a part of a highly collaborative team dedicated to learning fundamental immunology through systems approaches to improve human health. You will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technologies, engage in multidisciplinary collaborations and drive innovation in the field.

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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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead independent research investigating the immunology of chronic HIV infection and aging.
• Develop and implement experimental and analyses protocols.
• Disseminate findings through high-impact publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Collaborate with a network of esteemed scientists and clinicians.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of the team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience in immunological techniques, high-dimensional cytometry, transcriptomics and/or animal research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong publication record indicating high-quality research.
• Experience with single-cell technologies, large data analysis using computational approaches will be an asset.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

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: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:

Dr. Prabhu Arunachalam | ...@arizona.edu

Open Date: 1/29/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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