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Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number
req23899
Department
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link
https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the lab of Dr. Kevin Rhine. The research focus of this position will be how RNA biology changes as a function of neuronal aging, with special emphasis on risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases.
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

• Design, conduct, and perform research experiments.
• Write manuscripts and progress reports.
• Prepare postdoctoral fellowship applications and contribute to other grant submissions.
• Serve as a day-to-day mentor for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Present research at internal lab meetings, local symposia, and national conferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of RNA-binding proteins, especially double-stranded RNA-binding proteins
• Strong foundational skills in computational analysis of RNA-seq and CLIP-seq data.
• Working knowledge of immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation assays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, or related field. Dissertation must have focused on RNA editing, including the use of long-read sequencing and CLIP-seq technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
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
Kevin Rhine kevinrhine@arizona.edu
Open Date
9/10/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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