Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Immunobiology (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 02, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Immunobiology (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req21682
Department	Immunobiology
Department Website Link	https://immunobiology.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Two Postdoctoral Research Associates are sought to study virus-host metabolism interactions in the laboratory of Dr. John Purdy (www.immunobiology.arizona.edu/research/purdy-lab). The ideal candidates are individuals with a passion for performing science creatively and rigorously with a desire to learn virology and metabolism using mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and lipidomics. Candidates will be expected to work collaboratively, have strong critical thinking skills, communicate well, and be eager to perform state-of-the-art metabolic experiments. 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! 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.
Duties & Responsibilities	Independently design and perform experiments, analyze data, and keep appropriate records of all research activities. Serve as an active member of a team by participating in scientific discussions, lab meetings, and other scientific functions. Assist in the development of investigational questions and writing of papers. Sharing results and scientific ideas in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in virology, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related field by the time of hire. Experience in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, virology, metabolism, bioinformatics or mass spectrometry.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience or interest with tissue culture work and experimental work in virology or metabolism, or experience in bioinformatics. Experience or interest in virology, metabolism, or mass spectrometry (e.g., lipidomics, metabolomics, or proteomics).
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	2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. John Purdy \| jgpurdy@arizona.edu
Open Date	1/15/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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