The Department of Immunobiology is seeking highly motivated applicants for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to be co-mentored by Drs. Koenraad Van Doorslaer and Michael Kuhns. These challenging positions require a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, and drive for applicants interested in conducting evolutionary guided research into the molecular mechanisms of T-Cell activation and cell fate decisions (pubmed search: Van Doorslaer K, Kuhns MS).

Located in beautiful Tucson, the University of Arizona College of Medicine (UA CoM) was established in 1967 and has 22 departments, five basic science and 17 clinical science, along with 10 Centers of Excellence, dedicated to specific areas of research, clinical care and teaching.

The Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine is growing into a nationally and internationally recognized research and educational center. We strive to blend the excitement of fundamental immunological research with the relevance of its work. Over the past several decades, Immunobiology has emerged to stand at the forefront of biomedical research, and is likely to remain there for many decades to come. There has never been a more exciting time to work in and study Immunobiology.

Research in the Department and the University is supported by state-of-the-art core facilities including animal housing, FACS, DNA, Microarrays, Proteomics and Imaging. University of Arizona is amongst the top 20 public research and education universities, boasting excellent departments and Centers, as well as lively campus culture, and life and a blossoming recreation center. It is located in sunny Tucson, a city with a vibrant multicultural population of approximately 900,000, a strong economy and business opportunities. Tucson is surrounded by a majestic desert and mountains rising to more than 9,000 feet.

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• Conduct independent experiments and computational analysis, evaluate the data, and keep appropriate records of all research activities.
• Read the literature, participate in scientific discussions with other members of the lab, and attend mandatory lab meetings.
• Perform assigned lab duties to assist in the maintenance of stock reagents or the general operation of the lab, and various other duties or projects as assigned.

• PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, immunology, virology, or related fields.
• Experience with modern molecular biology, biochemistry, and tissue culture techniques.
• Basic Immunological concepts.