Postdoctoral Associate
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Job posting number: #7318399
Posted: October 14, 2025
Salary / Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience and NIH guidelines
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
Job Description
SummaryThe Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the molecular mechanisms driving pancreatic cancer progression and to develop novel therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record during their graduate training and the ability to work independently on multidisciplinary projects in a collaborative research environment. More information about the lab can be found at https://pharmacology.arizona.edu/person/nam-lee-phd.
Job Duties
- Independently design and conduct biochemical and cellular assays
- Work with various genetic and xenograft mouse models
- Analyze large proteomic datasets
- Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication
- Present research findings at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and conferences
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
- No prior postdoctoral experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong publication record from graduate research
- Extensive experience in cancer biology, cell biology, and/or vascular biology
- Background in cellular metabolism including mitochondrial dynamics
- Hands-on experience with various genetic and xenograft mouse models
- Prior experience writing and submitting graduate student fellowship applications