"Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Phoenix)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Medical Research

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24376

Department: COM Phx Basic Medical Sci

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

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

Position Highlights

A postdoctoral position is available to teach gross anatomy in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

The successful applicant will also pursue their own research interests and/or collaborate on research projects with current faculty. Current faculty research areas in the department include: phylogenetics and mammalian paleontology; human and primate skeletal anatomy; paleoanthropology; bioarchaeology and paleopathology; and vertebrate and invertebrate functional anatomy.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

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

Teaching:

• Teach anatomy to medical students in the Clinical Anatomy block, including laboratory instruction, workshops, select lectures, office hours, and completing competency evaluations.
• Teach Pathway Scholar graduate students in the Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Course, including laboratory instruction and workshops.
• Teach in the Advanced Clinical Anatomy elective for fourth-year medical students.
• Teach in the summer remediation anatomy course for medical students who fail the Clinical Anatomy block.
• Teach anatomy to high school students in community outreach programs.

Mentorship:

• Help revise exam questions and set up/proctor practical exams.
• Provide review sessions in the anatomy laboratory prior to exams.
• Participate in continuing medical education courses in the anatomy laboratory.
• Contribute to additional educational needs of the department and college.

Research:

• Conduct research under the mentorship of the anatomy faculty.
• Submit research for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at departmental seminars and professional meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation. A strong team player.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop reports and manuscripts and present findings in tabular, oral, written, and/or graphic formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Anatomy, Biological Anthropology, Vertebrate Paleontology, or related field of study.
• Prior human anatomy teaching experience in a dissection-based course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research interests in phylogenetics and mammalian paleontology; human and primate skeletal anatomy; paleoanthropology; bioarchaeology and paleopathology; or vertebrate/invertebrate functional anatomy.

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

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) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).