Postdoctoral Research Scholar: Anatomy

About the role

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) and the John Schufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University are seeking a postdoctoral research scholar in anatomy to join Dr. Rebecca Fisher’s research group.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess an innovative clinical skills and anatomy curriculum for medical students.
• Leverage medical imaging, extended reality, augmented intelligence, and other emerging tools to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with a research technician and two postdoctoral scholars in the Fisher lab, and faculty with expertise in anatomy, internal medicine, family medicine, radiology, and engineering.
• Develop teaching skills, gain experience in curricular design and assessment, and contribute to medical education research projects on the integration of clinical skills and anatomy curricula and the impact of emerging technologies on learning outcomes.

Requirements

• Within five years of their Ph.D to be considered.
• The anticipated start date is September 2026.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Anatomy, Biological Anthropology, Paleontology, or a related field of study by the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of a graduate-level human gross anatomy course.
• Prior teaching experience in a human gross anatomy course.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of 3D software, extended reality platforms, and/or AI tools.
• Record of published abstracts and/or manuscripts on the use of technology in education and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Benefits

Salary Range: $62,232 - $62,652

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