Postdoctoral Research Associate (Materials Research), ANB-M (College Of Medicine-Phoenix)

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (MATERIALS RESEARCH), ANB-M (COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PHOENIX)
Posting Number req6325
Department COM Phx NanoBioscience & Med
Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights

The Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine (ANBM) seeks a post-doctoral fellow to perform materials research and development for novel sample preparation and separations for mass spectrometry-based omics. The candidate will design, synthetize and characterize various polymer fiber-based substrates and sol-gel coatings. The candidate will develop, optimize, and perform chemical composition and surface properties suitable for extracting molecular analytes from liquid biopsies (i.e. blood, saliva and urine). The candidate must have a deep knowledge in materials science, polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry as well as some experience in biomarker discovery using MS and LC/MS-analytical tools.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing chemical synthesis of sol-gel coatings of fiber-based substrate such as fabric, paper-based cellulose and other polymer substrate for optimizing separations of a broad range of analytes from liquid biopsies.
• Using fluid dynamic and other simulation software packages, model fluidic parameters of the fiber substrate and coatings.
• Assist radiobiologists and biochemists with the development/optimization/validation of sample preparation devices for mass spectrometry instrumental platforms to ensure compatibility with omic assays, especially for metabolomics.
• Participate in teamwork with internal groups but also interfacing with consortium members (e.g. NIAID) and governmental or corporate sponsors.
• Prepare manuscripts, oral presentations, and posters for participation at scientific conferences.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• One to two years of research experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of sol-gel coating chemistry, analytical chemistry preparation, mass spectrometry, excellent knowledge of biochemistry and cellular biology and be aware of the current state-of-the-art in analytical chromatography and sample preparation techniques.

• Prefer broad experience with instrumental analytics and sample preparation methods in the field of materials science and analytical chemistry/biochemistry.

• Experience with omics and mass spectrometry instrumentation a plus.

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: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 10/4/2021
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Date 8/2/2021
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 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).

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