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Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 05, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req23595
Department	Entomology-Res
Department Website Link	https://ento.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Maldonado lab at the University of Arizona, Entomology Department, is currently recruiting a post-doctoral researcher in Medical Entomology to conduct tick research. The postdoctoral researcher will work on a project to evaluate the potential for several tick species to carry and transmit alpha-gal syndrome (red meat allergy). This project has a multidisciplinary approach, integrating approaches with cutting-edge molecular techniques, such as western blot, ELISA, transcriptomics, digital qPCR, and glycoproteomics. The postdoctoral candidate is expected to assist in another project aimed to test several bacterial strains for tick toxicity and assesses the effects on tick survival. Bacterial colonization of the tick midgut and the study of midgut epithelial immunity will be evaluated using several spore-forming bacterial strains. 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	The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to: Plan and lead experiments of tick alpha-gal and tick toxicity to several bacterial trains. Acquire and analyze data using various software (R-statistics, GraphPad, Excel, ImageJ, Image Lab). Supervise and mentor undergraduate students. Prepare and submit peer-reviewed journal articles. Present results at scientific meetings. Assist in lab management, ordering items and assisting in the installation of new equipment. Assist in the development and recording of new protocols Assist in the tick artificial feeding system and tick dissections, and sample collection. Assist with field tick collection Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have excellent communication and critical thinking skills and a proven record of publications. Must have proven scientific writing skills in any of the following areas; entomology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, genetics, or microbiology.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in entomology, microbiology, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
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	9/29/2025
Expected End Date	10/2/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Paulina Maldonado lpmaldonado@arizona.edu
Open Date	8/4/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Special Instructions to Applicant
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