Postdoctoral Research Associate I

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• 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.

• 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.