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A Cardiovascular Research job involves studying the heart and blood vessels to understand diseases, develop treatments, and improve patient outcomes. Researchers may conduct clinical trials, analyze data, or work in labs to explore new therapies. These roles are common in academic institutions, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. The work often requires collaboration with doctors, scientists, and regulatory agencies.

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To excel in Cardiovascular Research, individuals typically need advanced knowledge in biology, physiology, and medical research, often supported by a PhD or relevant medical degree. Familiarity with laboratory techniques, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or GraphPad Prism), and adherence to research ethics and regulatory standards is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication facilitate successful teamwork and dissemination of findings. These skills ensure rigorous, accurate research and productive collaboration within multidisciplinary scientific environments.

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Professionals in Cardiovascular Research typically design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results related to heart and vascular health. Their daily tasks often include collaborating with clinicians and lab staff, preparing research publications or grant proposals, and keeping current with developments in cardiovascular science. Teamwork is essential, as projects often involve cooperation across different disciplines such as molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to contribute meaningful advancements in patient care and offers clear paths for career growth through continued research, publication, and leadership in academic or industry settings.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix)

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix)

University of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix)
Posting Number
req24842
Department
COM Phx Trans Cardio Rsrch Ctr
Department Website Link
College of Medicine-Phoenix
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Address
475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the full-time position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Tobias Jakobi's laboratory. Our lab is focused on understanding the interplay of different RNA species and underlying functional networks in the heart with the goal of developing methods for the early diagnosis of heart disease as well as novel treatment options by employing state-of-the-art computational approaches.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development, transcriptomics, sequencing data processing, and/or applied machine learning. Theindividual will develop novel algorithms to analyze large and complex biomedical data sets and contribute towards research and research-related service in translational cardiovascular research. The Postdoctoral candidate will benefit from the interaction with a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
  • Assist with preparation of grants and manuscripts.
  • Present manuscripts, oral presentations, posters, and research findings at national and international conferences.
  • Plans, coordinates, and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques. Serves as principal investigator, as appropriate, on sub-projects of complexities consistent with the above criteria.
  • Generate new ideas and projects for development.
  • Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol
    compliance.
  • Collects, analyzes, and interprets data. Prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs as appropriate to the specific position. Prepares manuscripts for publication. Presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups.
  • Share supervisory responsibility for research technical staff including graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Attend regular group meetings; manage, maintain, and order laboratory equipment and supplies; and respond to administrative requests and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong computational skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl) and software tools for bioinformatics analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for presenting research findings and writing grants.
  • Proficiency with bioinformatics databases (e.g., Ensembl, NCBI, UniProt) and tools (e.g., BLAST, Bowtie, SAMtools).
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques for biological data analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in biomedical science, molecular biology or vascular biology, biochemistry, physiology or
    related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in molecular biology.
  • Experience with large-scale data analysis (e.g., next-generation sequencing, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics).
  • Proven track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Collaboration experience with experimental biologists and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments (e.g., Linux, cloud computing, cluster management).

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
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
Talent@arizona.edu
Open Date
1/5/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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 University's 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.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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