Postdoctoral Research Associate, Arizona Telemedicine Program

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Arizona Telemedicine Program. The role focuses on data science and digital health research under a senior mentor, with opportunities to publish and contribute to grant-funded projects.

The position supports full benefits, requires a PhD or MD by start date, and offers NIH salary guidelines-based compensation. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD conferred by the start date.
• Experience with publications in peer-reviewed venues.
• Ability to work with and mentor other lab members.

Responsibilities

• Develop research projects and perform experiments within the Arizona Telemedicine Program.
• Train and supervise interns, undergraduate, medical, and graduate students.
• Contribute novel hypotheses, ideas, and methodologies as part of the PI's team.
• Contribute to authorship of publications and presentations.

Skills

Data science

Publications experience

Research teamwork

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Arizona Telemedicine Program

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Arizona Telemedicine Program

Posting Number req26712

Department Arizona Telemedicine Program

Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The College of Medicine - Tucson at the University of Arizona is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates for research projects in data science and digital health. The ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree (PhD or MD) and have experience with publications. In addition to dedicated project/experimental procedures, the Postdoctoral Research Associates are required to work with other lab members and assist with their own projects. The primary purpose of this appointment is to engage in advanced research training. The Postdoctoral Research Associates will focus on contributing to the research initiatives of the department under the principal investigator/mentor's mentorship and interactionwith collaborators.

Visa sponsorship is available for this positions.

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!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop research projects and perform experiments within the Arizona Telemedicine Program and its subsidiary Transformation Health (T-Health) Institute.
• Train and supervise intern, undergraduate, medical, and graduate studentlab members.
• Work as a member of the principal investigator's research team and contributenovel hypotheses, ideas, and develop novel methodologies.
• Contribute and participate in the authorship of research publicationsand presentations.
• Collect, analyze and graph data, conclude research projects in a timelymanner, write reports, and manuscripts.
• Engage in career development activities, apply for dedicated funding andcontribute to lab-based grant proposals.
• Participate in educational and training events conducted by Arizona Telemedicine Program and its subsidiaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD conferred by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Research

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 4

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Gerry Flores, [e-mail]

Open Date 8/5/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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