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University of Arizona · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Multiple Positions)

positionTucson, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Arizona is inviting two Postdoctoral Researchers to join their NIH-funded study on stress physiology and the gut microbiome in wild rodents. The role involves fieldwork, wet lab work, and bioinformatics, with opportunities to develop independent research questions related to host-microbe interactions.

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Responsibilities

Writing and submission of manuscripts
Participation in ongoing research projects
Organizing and performing relevant wet lab work including microbial DNA extractions, hormone and immune assays
Development and execution of bioinformatic pipelines to analyze microbiome data
Fieldwork including the trapping and handling of small mammals

Qualification

BioinformaticsFieldworkWet lab workResearch publicationsMicrobial DNA extractionLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, or related field
Enthusiasm for joining a fast-growing and multi-disciplinary lab
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills

Preferred

Demonstrated record of publications in related areas
Prior fieldwork experience, especially working with small mammals
Research/professional experience with bioinformatic approaches relevant to microbiome analyses

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
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Company

University of Arizona

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University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
dateFounded in 1885
location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.arizona.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Arizona has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$88.9M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M

Leadership Team

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Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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