Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Phoenix Children's Research Institute (MD, PhD, MD/PhD)

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Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has established the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute that will complement and support growing clinical programs of distinction at Phoenix Children’s. We seek an experienced, accomplished and innovative independent investigator with MD, MD/PhD or PhD degrees whose research interests are focused in a field that relates to the health of children and adolescents. The investigator will be expected to build a comprehensive, multi-investigator, interdisciplinary team. A strong track record of publishing peer-reviewed, high impact articles in PubMed-indexed journals is required. The candidate will be required to submit intramural and extramural research grant proposals in the area of their proposed research program. Finally, the candidate will be expected to participate in the educational, training and service missions of the Department and College.

Research laboratories are housed in new, state-of-the-art facilities with core services. The investigator will be expected to perform, develop and direct the research activities of the Institute, fostering collaboration with faculty across the College, Phoenix Children’s and the University. Applicants will have an outstanding track record in scholarship and ongoing and previous extramural funding records as a principal investigator. Professorial appointment will be at the associate or professor rank. Options for tenure-track appointment are available for the appropriate applicant.

In addition to recruiting new investigators, the Institute will draw from investigators in the various departments of the College and clinical affiliates. The successful candidate will promote collaborative research programs within the colleges in Phoenix, as well as with other research programs in Tucson. Additional opportunities for collaboration include the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center, Norton Thoracic Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine, Translational Genomics Research Institute and Arizona State University.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an extensively federally-funded and internationally-competitive research program.
• Publish research findings in leading journals.
• Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the college and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching and service missions of the college.
• Engage in external academic and professional activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Have an MD, PhD or MD/PhD degree or the equivalent.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the assistant professor level or higher.
• Be eligible for employment with Phoenix Children’s.
• Have an outstanding track record in scholarship and sustained extramural funding as a principal investigator and demonstrated success in program development and mentoring.
  
  

Preferred QualificationsRank ProfessorTenure InformationTenure-Eligible (TE)FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeTo be DeterminedNumber of Hours Worked per WeekVariesJob FTE0.50 - 1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearch FacultyBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayAAMC MD Public Schools for SpecialtyCompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies2Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Date6/10/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Faculty selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status. The application process will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate department- and college-level committees.

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