Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (T/TE) (UPDATED)
Posting Number: req22769
Department: Neurology
Medical Sub-Speciality: Neurology
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Please Note: The Contact Information for Candidates has been updated for this position.
The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a physician-scientist with expertise in basic and translational neuroscience research to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to understand, prevent, and treat neurological disorders. Prospective candidates will have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified and eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.
This is an open-rank, tenure track position, offering competitive resources, including laboratory space and startup funding commensurate with the candidate's experience and achievements.
Successful applicants will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology, with membership in the appropriate clinical division. All faculty contribute to the department's academic mission, which includes educating clinical fellows, residents, and medical students.
We invite passionate physician-scientists to join us in shaping the future of neuroscience and neurology at the University of Arizona.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop a
nationally recognized and continuously funded research program in the
field of neurology. - Lead
a cutting-edge basic or translational research program within their
clinical subspecialty area. - Serve
as mentors to research and clinical trainees, fostering academic
excellence within the Department and institution. - Demonstrate
scholarly activity by publishing results in peer-reviewed journals. - Collaborate
with interdisciplinary researchers across the University of Arizona's
robust academic and research ecosystem. - Participate
as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful
scholarly work and good citizenship.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD, MD/PhD or equivalent.
- Arizona Medical License by time of hire.
- Board eligible or certified by time of hire.
Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
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
Contact Information for Candidates
Denise Brodigan | denisebrodigan@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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