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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! 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. |
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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 |
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