"Assistant Research Professor, Orthopaedics (PhD) (Phoenix)"

Assistant Research Professor, Orthopaedics (PhD) (Phoenix)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Medical Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24113

Department: COM Phx Orthopedics

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is accepting applications for an assistant research professor with expertise and funding in musculoskeletal biomechanics, human movement science and concussion. This position will participate in biomechanics research projects in conjunction research assistants, sports scientists and clinical faculty at the Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale facility, including the Banner High Performance Center.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Orthopaedics, actively participate in teaching, research and/or scholarly work, 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

• Provide expertise in the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of athletic performance using high speed marker-less camera systems, force plate technology and data integration software for all sports including, but not limited to, baseball, softball, basketball, sprinting, golf, volleyball, soccer and football.
• Establish a nationally recognized academic research program in collaboration with Banner - University Medical Group (BUMG) orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians. Research focus to be on musculoskeletal biomechanics, human movement science and concussion with local and national grant funding opportunities to be a key driver to this program. Strong grant writing skills and expertise is an essential function.
• Responsible for the development of human movement assessment designed to personalize injury prevention programs for all athletes and teams of all ages and athletic ability. Implementation of these comprehensive assessments and programs will include strength and conditioning, athletic enhancement and injury prevention.
• Develop and maintain quality control and system infrastructure as it relates to data collection from human performance and integrate into treatment protocols that integrate training for athletes of all levels and ages. Data collection also incorporated into scientific peer reviewed research studies in all aspects of human movement.
• Oversee all data research programs within the performance training center for sports medicine and orthopedics with oversight and implementation of a mentoring program for residents, fellows and students from various backgrounds.
• Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provide all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in musculoskeletal field or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate a track record of publishing research findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a minimum of two years' experience.
• Demonstrate experience mentoring students in research projects.
• Demonstrate experience supervising faculty and staff.
• Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

Rank: Assistant

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

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@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.