"Assistant Research Professor, Department of Internal Medicine (CT) (Phoenix)"

Position Highlights

The Department of Internal Medicine is hiring an early career scientist with a focus on Liver and Lung Disease, mechanisms of Liver and Liver related Lung Injury.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of a career track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

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.

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Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of a specialized research area or lab operating with considerable latitude in un-reviewed actions or decisions.
• Collaborates in the development of new techniques.
• Co-authors or authors publications and may co-present results with principal investigators at meetings or conferences.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of study and may supervise other research and support personnel.
• Actively participates in acquiring research funding, including initiating and writing grant proposals. Research and other scholarly work.
• Develops, designs, and conducts one or more medium/large and complex research projects.
• Serves as a senior collaborator on a multi-faceted or highly complex research initiative, leading substantive aspects of the overall project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have an MD, DO, PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate a track record of publishing research findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in undergraduate medical educations.
• Show experience mentoring students in research projects.
• Demonstrate experience supervising faculty and staff.
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

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:

Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources

talent@arizona.edu

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 and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be professional reference contacts. 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 this teaching opportunity 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.