Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Phoenix)

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development transcriptomics sequencing data processing and/or applied machine learning. Theindividual will develop novel algorithms to analyze large and complex biomedical data sets and contribute towards research and research-related service in translational cardiovascular research. The Postdoctoral candidate will benefit from the interaction with a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

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• Develop and maintain detailed records of experiments analyzing and writing findings.
• Assist with preparation of grants and manuscripts.
• Present manuscripts oral presentations posters and research findings at national and international conferences.
• Plans coordinates and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques. Serves as principal investigator as appropriate on sub-projects of complexities consistent with the above criteria.
• Generate new ideas and projects for development.
• Designs performs and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity quality control and protocol
  compliance.
• Collects analyzes and interprets data. Prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs as appropriate to the specific position. Prepares manuscripts for publication. Presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups.
• Share supervisory responsibility for research technical staff including graduate and undergraduate students.
• Attend regular group meetings; manage maintain and order laboratory equipment and supplies; and respond to administrative requests and procedures.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computational skills in programming languages (e.g. Python R Perl) and software tools for bioinformatics analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for presenting research findings and writing grants.
• Proficiency with bioinformatics databases (e.g. Ensembl NCBI UniProt) and tools (e.g. BLAST Bowtie SAMtools).
• Knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques for biological data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data integrity.

• PhD in biomedical science molecular biology or vascular biology biochemistry physiology or
  related field is required.

• Experience in molecular biology.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis (e.g. next-generation sequencing proteomics transcriptomics metabolomics).
• Proven track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaboration experience with experimental biologists and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with high-performance computing environments (e.g. Linux cloud computing cluster management).

College of Medicine-Phoenix Office of Human Resources

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).