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Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Arizona State University —Tempe, AZ
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Researcher/Scientist III, Department of Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC)(Phoenix)
University of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $59,404 - $74,254 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Researcher/Scientist III Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) (Phoenix)
University of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $59,404 - $74,254 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- Residential
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dynamic Research on Addiction and Momentary Assessment
Arizona State University —Tempe, AZ
- $61,008 - $63,480 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- University
7d
Research Scientist
Plexus Worldwide —Scottsdale, AZ
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Mayo Clinic —Phoenix, AZ
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- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Mayo Clinic —Scottsdale, AZ
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Computer Science
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor - Anatomy
Arizona State University —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
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Faculty Position in Cancer Immunology
Mayo Clinic —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Arizona State University -
Tempe, AZ

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Job Details

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Full Job Description

Location

Tempe Campus

Open Date

Aug 07, 2026

Description

The D’Souza Lab at Arizona State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on microbial ecology, molecular biology, bacterial interactions, and the spatial organization of microbial communities. The lab studies how bacteria compete, cooperate, and evolve in structured environments, with a particular emphasis on Type VI secretion system-mediated antagonism, Vibrio ecology, microfluidics, quantitative microscopy, mutant construction, and single-cell analysis.

The successful candidate will develop and lead research projects investigating how bacterial interactions shape community structure, growth dynamics, ecological outcomes, and evolutionary trajectories. The position will involve a combination of molecular biology, bacterial genetics, wet-lab microbiology, experimental design, microscopy-based assays, image and data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with lab members and external collaborators.

The appointment will provide opportunities for scientific independence, professional development, fellowship and grant writing, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. The position is well suited for a researcher interested in combining molecular genetics, microbial ecology, quantitative imaging, and experimental approaches to understand how microbes interact in complex and spatially structured environments.

Essential Duties:

Design and conduct experiments on microbial interactions, bacterial competition, community ecology, and microbial evolution.
Perform molecular biology and bacterial genetics techniques, including:
- Mutant construction and validation
- Gene deletions and knockouts
- Fluorescent reporter and complemented strain development
Carry out molecular biology workflows:
- PCR, cloning, plasmid construction
- Gibson/HiFi assembly
- Bacterial transformation and conjugation
- Colony screening, sequencing verification, and strain archiving
Culture and manipulate Vibrio and other bacterial species using standard microbiological techniques.
Design and perform:
- Bacterial competition and growth assays
- Fluorescence reporter assays
- Mutant phenotyping experiments
- Microscopy-based assays to study bacterial interactions
Conduct microfluidic experiments and time-lapse fluorescence microscopy to analyze single-cell and community behavior.
Analyze microscopy, growth, competition, and other quantitative datasets.
Maintain accurate laboratory records, including protocols, strains, plasmids, freezer stocks, and datasets.
Contribute to manuscripts, figures, presentations, fellowship applications, and grant reports.
Present research findings at lab meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
Collaborate with research team members and external partners.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and research staff.
Support lab operations, including organization, safety, equipment maintenance, and protocol development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field obtained within the last 2 years or less

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, and bacterial genetics.
Demonstrated experience with bacterial strain engineering and molecular cloning.
Demonstrated familiarity with fluorescence microscopy and microbial assays.
Demonstrated experience with quantitative data analysis; programming skills (Python, R, or MATLAB) are a plus.
Demonstrated strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated interest in mentoring students and contributing to a positive research environment.

Application Instructions

Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply for this position, submit the following required application materials:

Cover letter

A complete curriculum vitae

The names and contact information of three references (name, position, title, organization, email, and phone number).

The initial application deadline is Monday August 24, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

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