Plan design and conduct advanced multi-disciplinary research involving the use of mouse models human tissue and blood samples to understand immune aging.Use biochemical cellular molecular and pharmacological approaches to for mechanistic studies.Use cutting-edge technologies for transcriptomic proteomic and metabolomic studies.Complete the assigned work in time.Complete complex research projects at different stages advanced through nearly completed.Formulate troubleshoot and optimize research methods and techniques as needed.Independently reproduce evaluate research and improve techniques currently used.Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.Analyze data and present results in the weekly laboratory meetings.Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available.Prepare and revise manuscripts for publication.Participate in grant writing including generating preliminary data submitting grant applications and preparing progress reports.Perform literature regularly and bring new ideas to the projects.Work collaboratively with team members in the lab and with scientific investigators within and outside of the University of Arizona.Be willing to help each other.Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesFamiliarity with advanced flow cytometric staining and analysis including spectral flow cytometry.Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing proteomics bioinformatics confocal microscopy in vivo physiological animal studies.Knowledge of general metabolism obesity diabetes.Skills in molecular and cellular biology biochemistry and pharmacology.Skills with animal studies are required for certain projects.Excellent written and verbal communication.