Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Medical Sciences; Phoenix

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)

• Posting Number: req
  24950
• Department: COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
• Department Website Link: College of Medicine-Phoenix
• Location: Greater Phoenix Area
• Address: 425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the multidisciplinary cardiovascular research laboratory of Dr. Chiamvimonvat in the Department Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to work independently as well as in a team under direction of the principal investigator, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Chiamvimonvat.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
• Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Utilize molecular biology, biochemical techniques and high resolution imaging, Perform in vitro functional analyses including patch-clamp and calcium measurements.
• Perform small animal surgery and in vivo phenotyping analyses.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
• May assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
• Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

• PhD or MD, PhD degree in cardiovascular biology, molecular biology, or related field of study.

• Expertise with multicolor flow cytometry.
• Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques, such as RNA isolation, electrophoresis, western blot analyses, and qRT-PCR.
• Expertise with immunofluorescence high resolution imaging and live-cell imaging.
• Experience with preclinical models of cardiovascular diseases.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and analyses.

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Research

Yes - Full Benefits

NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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

4

Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources

talent

1/22/2026

Yes

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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).

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