Postdoctoral Research Associate I (UPDATE) - Job at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (UPDATE)

Tucson, AZ

Posted 4 days ago

Email Job

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (UPDATE)
Posting Number	req19298
Department	Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department Website Link	www.laurenapetrullo.com
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Note: The department website link has been updated. The Petrullo Lab is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our team and contribute to various research projects on mammalian physiology, ecology, and evolution. Our lab focuses on addressing big questions in ecology and evolution across multiple scales, with a particular focus on host-associated microbiomes. We are a collaborative and inclusive community that prioritizes intellectual independence, intentional mentorship, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will contribute to these objectives and will gain experience in both labwork and fieldwork. This is a year-to-year appointment contingent upon funding and performance. 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. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Contribute to the conception and implementation of various research projects, including the supervisors current projects as well as independent projects specific to the candidate's research interests Perform lab work related to various research projects (e.g., sample prep, DNA extraction, PCR, library prep, qPCR, hormone assays, etc) Perform fieldwork related to various research projects (e.g., behavioral observations, trapping, tagging, sample/data collection, etc.) Disseminate research findings by preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Biostats related/adjacent programming skills (e.g., R)
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in Biology, Ecology or a related field upon hire
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience in genomics (labwork and bioinformatics) Experience in fieldwork (especially small mammals
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.00
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$56,484 - $59,592
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	1
Target Hire Date	5/16/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Lauren Petrullo laurenpetrullo@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/7/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	For your application to be considered complete: Submit a Cover Letter that describes your qualifications for this position, your career interests, and how this position would advance your career goals. Submit a CV that details your educational, research, teaching, and service/outreach background. In the "Additional Document" slot, upload the names and contact information of three professional references.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Company

University of Arizona

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full or Part Time

Required Education

Doctorate

Required Experience

Open