Assistant Professor, Career Track, Psychiatry

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a full-time Assistant Research Professor (Career Track) in Psychiatry with a focus on sleep health and related conditions. The role entails building an extramurally funded program and advancing translational sleep research with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The department emphasizes multidisciplinary team science across colleges and relies on cutting-edge Sleep and Translational Neuroscience Research Center resources.

Qualifications

• Evidence of funded research and/or research training and publications.
• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with research emphasis in sleep health/insomnia and associated conditions described above.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a focused, extramurally funded program of research and cultivate an international reputation in their area of research.
• Effectively communicate and disseminate scholarly activity.
• Serve as a research mentor to students and trainees within the department and across the medical center.
• Participate in Department and University committees as requested.

Education

MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with sleep health focus

Job description

Assistant Professor, Career Track, Psychiatry

Posting Number: req27043

Department: Psychiatry

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

The Department of Psychiatry seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Assistant Research Professor. The successful applicant will be prepared to launch and maintain a successful extramurally funded career in behavioral health research.

The Department of Psychiatry supports clinical, research, and education activities to comprehensively prevent and treat psychiatric disorders, conduct cutting-edge research, and prepare future clinicians through rigorous, experiential education. Our growing research programs in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences seek to expand investigation in the study of sleep health, insomnia, and related conditions. In addition to sleep health, the seven research priorities for the Department of Psychiatry include: 1) Mood and anxiety disorders; 2) Data science and artificial intelligence in behavioral neuroscience; 3) Psychotic-spectrum disorders (in particular, First Episode Psychosis); 4) Late-life mental health; 5) Child and adolescent mental health; 6) Suicide prevention; and 7) Addiction. It is strongly preferred that this position will have a focus on sleep health that intersects with at least one of these other seven focus areas. This multidisciplinary approach is aligned with the Department and the College of Medicine's strong interest in facilitating team science and promoting novel scientific approaches to complex behavioral health problems.

The Department of Psychiatry has an international reputation as a leader in the clinical and translational study of sleep and associated conditions. In addition to experts in the Department of Psychiatry, there is shared interest and expertise in the study of sleep health in the Department of Medicine, the Colleges of Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy, and the Department of Psychology in the College of Science. This position will work across colleges and departments. The University of Arizona is home to a state-of-the-art, federally funded Sleep and Translational Neuroscience Research Center that will be available for use by this position.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a focused, extramurally funded program of research and cultivate an international reputation in their area of research.
• Effectively communicate and disseminate scholarly activity.
• Serve as a research mentor to students and trainees within the department and across the medical center.
• Participate in Department and University committees as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Evidence of funded research and/or research training and publications.
• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with research emphasis in sleep health/insomnia and associated conditions described above.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies

2

Open Date

9/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Contact Information for Candidates

Jessica Bodzioch

[e-mail]

Jordan Karp

[e-mail]

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