Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Basic Medical Sciences (TT or CT) (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD)

About the role

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire an assistant, associate or full professor. This position reports directly to the department chair.

Responsibilities

• Bring support and energy to developing the innovative and collaborative neuroscience research.
• Support federally funded research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the areas of neural circuitry function, neurobehavior and neuropsychiatric and neurological disease.
• Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching, mentoring and service components of the College’s missions in medical and graduate education.
• Research and other scholarly work.

Requirements

• Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
• Exhibit a track record of extramural research funding, high impact publications and teaching.

Qualifications

• Have experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
• Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

Skills

• Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
• Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals (e.g., Molecular Psychiatry, Journal of Neuroscience).
• Have experience with in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics and advanced neuroanatomical tracing techniques.
• Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Benefits

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

Pay

• Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Schedule

• Full Time