Postdoctoral Research Associate I

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 a related field, completed recently or expected to be completed prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Peer-reviewed publication record and working experience in molecular biology and cell biology techniques are highly desirable.
• Experience in the field of neuroscience.

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 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Xinglong Wang | View email address on click.appcast.io

Open Date 10/8/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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