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The School of Life Sciences is a dynamic hub for research and teaching excellence at Arizona State University. Faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and staff, work together to support an environment of interdisciplinary research that ranges from studies on biodiesel and biohydrogen, to vaccine development and the conservation of whales.
Employment opportunities
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications to establish a pool of instructional Academic Associates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Successful candidates will support online or in-person courses under the direction of SOLS faculty, evaluate student work, communicate regularly with students and the instructional team and assist students with mastery of course objectives. SOLS welcomes applications from candidates who align with the Arizona State University (ASU) Charter and are committed to excellence and student success.
Academic Associate positions are one semester (8 or 16 weeks), non-benefits-eligible, and fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 full-time equivalency (FTE). Individuals hired must be available for the entire duration of the appointment (8 or 16 weeks). The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient student enrollment. Individuals hired as Academic Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at ASU. Salary is a flat rate based on FTE.
This recruitment is to establish a part-time hiring pool for temporary and semester appointments. Applications are considered for the current academic year only. Applicants who are not hired are encouraged to reapply for subsequent academic years.
Salary Range: $25 - $30 per hour
A grant funded, full-time, regular fiscal appointment for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar is available in the Balmer Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University to study the neurophysiological mechanisms of hearing. The postdoctoral scholar is within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree. We are looking for highly motivated individuals interested in auditory neuroscience and synaptic physiology. We investigate neurophysiological mechanisms on multiple levels of analysis and utilize in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology, viral tracing and optogenetics. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience using whole-cell patch clamp recording in acute brain slices and a strong record of publications. Responsibilities will include performing experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation and collaborating effectively with members of the lab. Anticipated start date is Fall 2026, but remains flexible for applicants with desired qualifications. Please see balmerlab.com
Salary Range: $62,232 - $75,564