Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Urology
Position Highlights
The Department of Urology is seeking a highly motivated applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to be mentored by Dr. Sayyid. This challenging position requires a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, and drive for applicants interested in: health services research in urologic oncology; clinical trial design and implementation in urologic oncology; evidence synthesis, including systematic reviews, pairwise meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses; biomarker discovery and validation using spatial transcriptomics.
The Department of Urology at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine is growing into a nationally and internationally recognized research and educational center. We strive to blend the excitement of fundamental immunological research with the relevance of its work.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, execution, and management of clinical and translational research studies in urologic oncology
- Assist with study development, including protocol writing, IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and data management plans
- Conduct data collection, curation, quality assurance, and statistical analyses using clinical databases and research datasets
- Perform systematic reviews, pairwise meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses in accordance with established methodological standards
- Contribute to biomarker discovery and validation projects, including analyses of spatial transcriptomic data
- Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations for submission to national and international meetings and peer-reviewed journals
- Present research findings at departmental meetings, regional conferences, and national scientific meetings
- Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, biostatisticians, and external research partners
- Participate in the design and implementation of investigator-initiated and cooperative group clinical trials
- Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical requirements
- Mentor and collaborate with junior trainees and students involved in research projects
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (completed or expected prior to start date)
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in pursuing a career in urology or academic medicine.
- Prior clinical, translational, or health services research experience.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS).
- Previous involvement in manuscript preparation, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses.
- Familiarity with clinical trial methodology and regulatory processes.
- Experience working with large clinical datasets or cancer registries.
- Demonstrated record of research productivity, including abstracts, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications.
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