Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Immunobiology

Posting Number req26998

Department: Immunobiology

Department Website Link: https://immunobiology.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

Investigate the mechanisms that drive chronic inflammation after ischemic stroke. The successful candidate will study human post-stroke neuroimmunology using cutting-edge approaches, with a particular emphasis on imaging mass cytometry and transcriptomic analysis of human brain tissue. 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 stroke immunology and to apply state-of-the-art spatial, cellular, and molecular approaches to understand how immune responses contribute to chronic brain injury and recovery after stroke. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 imaging mass cytometry, multiplexed tissue imaging, or related spatial profiling approaches.
• Experience working with human tissue, particularly formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in neuroscience, translational medicine, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related field by the time of hire. Experience in one of the following fields: molecular biology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, metabolism, bioinformatics or mass spectrometry.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or interest in human FFPE tissue or experience in bioinformatics. Experience or interest in neuroscience, immunology, or imaging mass cytometry.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

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: Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Kristian Doyle: doylekr@arizona.edu

Tammie Rippberger: trippberger@arizona.edu

Open Date: 9/4/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

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