"Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (T/TE) (UPDATED)"

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona 85724

Category: Physicians

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req22769

Department: Neurology

Medical Sub-Speciality: Neurology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

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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: 2

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter