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University of Arizona

Research Technician II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$16.50 - $20.63/hr

Research Technician II Posting Number req26855 Department Biomedical Engineering Department Website ... Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the ...

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Research Technician III

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.09/hr

Research experience in a relevant field of study. * Experience with animal handling and mouse ... Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the ...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I-II, Sarver Heart Center

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I-II, Sarver Heart Center
Posting Number
req26522
Department
Sarver Heart Center
Department Website Link
https://heart.arizona.edu
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights
The Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking multiple highly motivated candidates for full-time positions as Postdoctoral Research Associates in Dr. Hesham Sadek's laboratory. The lab focuses on cardiac metabolism, regeneration, and stem cell metabolism research. The successful Postdoctoral applicants should be organized, detail-oriented, productive, and able to work independently as well as with others. Prior research experience in molecular biology, clinical trials, drug discovery, or cardiovascular research is preferred but not required. Successful candidates will be involved in studies related to mechanisms of genetic cardiomyopathies as well as mechanisms and therapeutics for induction of myocardial regeneration.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Outstanding U of A 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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform independent multi-disciplinary research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
  • Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
  • Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments, analyzing and writing findings.
  • Perform scientific data collections, reductions, and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by use of independent judgment.
  • Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
  • Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
  • Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant lab environment, including remaining up-to-date on mandatory safety training.
  • May provide occasional guidance or briefly oversee graduate/undergraduate students working in the lab.
  • Oversee maintenance of hazardous/chemical waste records and disposal as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated research experience in cardiovascular biology, particularly in cardiac regeneration and/or cardiomyocyte biology.
  • Ability to perform laboratory techniques with mouse models and/or human iPSC culture into cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs).

Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a related field by start date.
  • 0-2 years of experience at Postdoc rank.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Research experience in molecular biology, clinical trials, drug discovery, or cardiovascular research.
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

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
4
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Gerry Flores,gflores007@arizona.edu
Open Date
7/14/2026
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 missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: 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 Campus Safety 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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