Assistant Research Professor, Translational Neurosciences (Career Track) (Phoenix)

University of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking an Assistant Research Professor in Translational Neurosciences to lead innovative research projects in a vibrant academic setting. Candidates should possess strong qualifications in neuroscience, a commitment to teaching, and experience in collaborative research. This position promises a supportive environment for both research and academic contributions, with ample benefits including health insurance and tuition reductions.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate expertise in neuroscience including behavior, neuropharmacology, cell and molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct an independent neuroscience research program.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and secure extramural funding.
• Mentor students and trainees in research projects.

Skills

Mentoring

Interpersonal Communication

Professionalism

Education

PhD in biological sciences or related field

Job description

Assistant Research Professor, Translational Neurosciences (Career Track) (Phoenix)

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Position Highlights

The University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Phoenix, Department of Translational Neurosciences seeks to hire an assistant research professor. This position reports directly to the department chair.

Address475 E. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USAPosition Highlights

The University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Phoenix, Department of Translational Neurosciences seeks to hire an assistant research professor. This position reports directly to the department chair.

This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent neuroscience research program, conducting collaborative research with other faculty, publishing findings in peer reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department of institution. This may include serving on committees, task forces, coordinating, overseeing or assisting in specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab and subgroup meetings, and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as those that are collaborative.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Translational Neurosciences department, actively participate in research/scholarship, teaching and/or service/outreach, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & 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 and service components of the College’s missions.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a PhD from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
• Demonstrate expertise in neuroscience including behavior, neuropharmacology, cell and molecular biology, histology and neurocircuitry function.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
• Demonstrate experience in isolation and culture of primary vestibular and auditory afferent neurons.
  
  

Rank Assistant ProfessorTenure InformationCareer-Track (CT)FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryFacultyBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayAAMC Public Schools for Rank and SpecialtyCompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for Candidates

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Open Date6/5/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to Applicant

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

CV, Cover Letter, Statements of Research and Teaching Interest are required for to be considered for the positions. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for a position will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

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