Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full Time)

Position Highlights

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research as well as co-teach gross anatomy at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

The successful applicant will collaborate on research projects with current faculty and may also pursue their own independent research or scholarly interests. Available research resources at the University of Arizona include microCT, PET, and MR 3D imaging, histology processing facilities, a Nikon Center of Excellence in Microscopy, and a comprehensive suite of core facilities. Current faculty research areas in the department include: clinical anatomy, evolutionary morphology, and cellular and molecular biomedical sciences (primarily but not limited to the foundational understanding of cancer, cardiovascular, and airway disease).

Successful candidates must have a strong desire to build a career in clinically-oriented anatomical sciences, and will receive training in gross anatomy (as needed) and mentorship in pedagogy and curriculum design. Applicants without human body donor cadaveric dissection experience will be required to observe and participate in a summer, 5-week intensive anatomy course (June 8 - July 9).

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

Research:

• Conduct independent or CMM-faculty mentored research or scholarship.
• Submit research for publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
• Present findings at departmental seminars and professional meetings.

Teaching:

• Teach anatomy to medical students in the Fall Semester, including laboratory instruction, select lectures, and completing competency evaluations.
• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway students in a 5-week intensive Summer Session (CMM 401/501): Human Gross Anatomy course, including laboratory instruction and workshops.
• Teach anatomy to high school students in community outreach programs.
• Perform prosections as needed for the medical curriculum.

Mentorship:

• Assist in the supervision of 4th year medical students in a preceptorship course, CMM 896: Gross Anatomy Laboratory Assistance.
• Assist in the supervision of 4th year medical students in advanced special dissection projects in CMM 899G: Selected Topics in Human Gross Anatomy.
• Help revise exam questions and set up / proctor practical laboratory examinations.
• Participate in continuing medical education courses in the anatomy laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, anatomical sciences, biological anthropology, vertebrate paleontology, organismal biology, or related field.
• Prior advanced coursework in anatomy and physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior human anatomy teaching experience in a dissection-based course.
• A strong desire to build a career in clinically-oriented anatomical sciences.
• Research interests aligned with those of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

Posting Number: req25805

Department: Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, depends on experience.

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

Open Until Filled: Yes

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