"Research Associate"

Research Associate

Job Summary

The Division of Anatomical Sciences invites applications for a one-year position focused on anatomy education across multiple health science programs, with primary emphasis on medical, dental, physician assistant (PA), and physical therapy (PT) students. The successful candidate will engage in cadaver-based laboratory instruction, small group facilitation, and classroom teaching, as well as participate in prosection, dissection, and laboratory maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the following teaching sessions:
  • Phase 3 medical student laboratories, including Brain and Behavior and Advanced Surgery courses
  • Resident training in anatomy for anesthesia (monthly) and ENT (one/year)
• Participate in teaching anatomy to:
  • Medical students (first and third year courses)
  • Dental students (laboratory sessions)
  • PA students (lectures and labs)
  • PT students (lectures, distance learning, and labs)
• Participate in weekly teaching assistant (TA) training meetings
• Produce high-quality cadaver prosections for use in teaching and assessment
• Contribute to the Anatomy Certificate Program as needed
• Support laboratory upkeep

Minimum Qualifications

(Not specified in detail)

Preferences

Qualifications: A post-graduate degree. Demonstrated expertise in human anatomy, including substantial experience in cadaveric dissection. Experience in related anatomical sciences (histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, etc.) is desirable. Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42972B. Full Time or Part Time: Full Time. Work Schedule Summary: (Not specified). Department: 02126 - Div of Anatomical Sciences. Location: Campus. Pay Rate Range: 65000 to 80000. Close Date: 10/15/2025. Open Until Filled: (Not specified).

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