Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions)

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req26770 Department Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Website Link https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/departments-directory/pharmacology-toxicology-department Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate I for Dr. Xinglong Wang's lab. The Wang lab focuses on pathomechanisms of TDP-43 neurotoxicity and micochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and receive outstanding training.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects.
• Analyze research results and help determine next steps.
• Write manuscripts and progress reports.
• Assist in grant and manuscript editing and writing.
• Assist in routine laboratory management and maintaining lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, Biology or related major. The successful candidate should have just completed their PhD, or be nearing completion of a PhD in these fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Peer-reviewed publication record and working experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques are highly desirable.
• A background in the field of neuroscience is a plus.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 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 Xinglong Wang I [email protected] Open Date 8/12/2026 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 Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports 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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