Assistant Research Professor, Translational Neurosciences (Career Track) (Phoenix)
Posting Number: req23049
Department: COM Phx Translational Neurosci
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 475 E. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Phoenix, Department of Translational Neurosciences seeks to hire an assistant research professor. This position reports directly to the department chair.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent neuroscience research program, conducting collaborative research with other faculty, publishing findings in peer reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department of institution. This may include serving on committees, task forces, coordinating, overseeing or assisting in specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab and subgroup meetings, and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as those that are collaborative.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Translational Neurosciences department, actively participate in research/scholarship, teaching and/or service/outreach, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
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
- Bring support and energy to developing the innovative
and collaborative neuroscience research. - Support federally funded research programs and publish
high impact scientific research in the areas of neural circuitry function,
neurobehavior, and neuropsychiatric and neurological disease. - Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within
the College and partner institutions. - Contribute to the teaching and service components of
the College's missions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Experience mentoring students and trainees in research
projects. - Have outstanding interpersonal communication and
professionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a PhD from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
- Demonstrate expertise in neuroscience including behavior, neuropharmacology, cell and molecular biology, histology and neurocircuitry function.
Preferred Qualifications
- Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
- Demonstrate experience in isolation and culture of primary vestibular and auditory afferent neurons.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)
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: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
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
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, Cover Letter, Statements of Research and Teaching Interest are required for to be considered for the positions. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for a position will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
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