Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Tucson, AZ 
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Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number req16422
Department Physics
Department Website Link https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Wolgemuth lab at the University of Arizona is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to carry out experiments, theory, and computational modeling of the Biophysics of Leptonema Swimming. This position will involve cell culture and quantitative live cell imaging of saprophytic and pathogenic bacterial species; fabrication of tissue-like environments; optical trapping experiments on living bacteria; quantitative analysis of microscopy images; analytical calculations involving filament dynamics at low Reynolds number; and writing code and running simulations related to the swimming of these bacteria.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Carry out experiments, theory, and computational modeling of the Biophysics of Leptonema Swimming.
  • Will involve cell culture and quantitative live cell imaging of saprophytic and pathogenic bacterial species; fabrication of tissue-like environments; optical trapping experiments on living bacteria; quantitative analysis of microscopy images; analytical calculations involving filament dynamics at low Reynolds number; and writing code and running simulations related to the swimming of these bacteria.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates should have a PhD in physics or a related field upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in Physics
  • At least 5 years experience in quantitative, live cell imaging in a BSL 2 lab.
  • At least 2 years experience with micro-manipulation and force measurements.
  • Experience coding in Matlab and Python.
  • At least 2 years experience using tracking software to quantitatively analyze the motion of bacteria or other microorganisms.
  • Experience writing code and running simulations on low Reynolds number filaments dynamics, such as immersed boundary methods, resistive force theory, and/or regularized Stokeslet methods.
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 $58,000
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 6/23/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Charles Wolgemuth
wolg@arizona.edu
Open Date 6/7/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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, 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
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
5+ years
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