Postdoctoral Research Associate I or II (Pediatrics)

Postdoctoral Research Associate I or II (Pediatrics) Posting Number req23116 Department Pediatrics Department Website Link Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position Highlights

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking candidates for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate I or II for the research laboratory of Emmanuel Katsanis, MD to pursue studies in transplant and tumor immunology. Research involves murine bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation and tumor models. Studies may also include use of human cells and humanized NSG mouse models. Ongoing research includes novel approaches in activating anti-tumor responses, strategies to alter immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, immunomodulation in murine BMT models, and donor graft manipulation and pharmacological interventions.

Candidates should have a PhD or MD and a strong foundation in cellular and/or tumor immunology. Candidates with a background in immunology and experience with mouse models are of particular interest. The successful candidate will join a team working in a research field with promising clinical applications.

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

• Immunological and molecular biological assays in vitro and in vivo.
• Write manuscripts and knowledge of relevant literature.
• Write and assist with grants.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

For the Postdoctoral Research Associate, level I:

• MD or PhD Degree
• Expertise in cellular and/or tumor immunology, or a related field.

For the Postdoctoral Research Associate, level II:

• MD or PhD Degree
• Expertise in cellular and/or tumor immunology, or a related field.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience leading similar research at other institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in immunologic techniques, flow cytometry, proliferation and cytokine assays, cytotoxicity assays, T cell subset isolation, immunohistochemistry, molecular biological techniques, mammalian cell culture and experience with murine models.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty 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 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Casandra Sanchez | ... Open Date 6/11/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant 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 Universitys campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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