Job Description

Summary
The Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the molecular mechanisms driving pancreatic cancer progression and to develop novel therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record during their graduate training and the ability to work independently on multidisciplinary projects in a collaborative research environment.

Job Duties
- Independently design and conduct biochemical and cellular assays
- Work with various genetic and xenograft mouse models
- Analyze large proteomic datasets
- Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication
- Present research findings at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and conferences

Minimum Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or related fields.
- No prior postdoctoral experience required

Preferred Qualifications
- Strong publication record from graduate research
- Extensive experience in cancer biology, cell biology, and/or vascular biology
- Background in cellular metabolism including mitochondrial dynamics
- Hands-on experience with various genetic and xenograft mouse models
- Prior experience writing and submitting graduate student fellowship applications