Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Immunobiology

Investigate how human papillomaviruses reshape the cellular environment to persist and drive cancer. The successful candidate will study HPV-host interactions using cutting-edge approaches, with a particular emphasis on single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, engineered human tissue models, and innate immune signaling. We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious scientist who is passionate about performing creative, rigorous, and mechanistically driven research. The ideal candidate will have strong critical-thinking and quantitative skills, work effectively in a collaborative research environment, and communicate clearly through both scientific writing and presentation. Candidates should be eager to develop expertise in virology and cancer biology and to apply state-of-the-art cellular, molecular, and genomic approaches to understand how HPV remodels host cells and tissues during infection and progression to cancer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

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; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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• Bioinformatics support for the lab.
• Independently design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments; analyze and interpret data; and maintain accurate and complete records of research activities.
• Contribute actively to the intellectual life of the laboratory through participation in scientific discussions, lab meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and other research activities.
• Help develop research questions and experimental strategies, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly products.
• Communicate research findings and scientific ideas clearly and constructively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of or experience with various omics data.
• Experience with RNA sequencing, transcriptomic analysis, or other high-dimensional molecular profiling approaches.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex experimental datasets and integrate findings across complementary experimental approaches.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently troubleshoot experiments and develop new experimental strategies.
• Ability to communicate scientific findings
  clearly and work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research
  environment.

• Ph.D. in a field relevant to biomedical sciences or computer science by the time of hire.
• Experience in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, bioinformatics or mass spectrometry.

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed 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).