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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Basic Medical Sciences (PhD, MD)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Phoenix

550 East Van Buren Street (Show on map)

Sep 16, 2025

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Basic Medical Sciences (PhD, MD)
Posting Number	req23444
Department	COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Department Website Link	https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/cts/phd
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Greater Phoenix Area
Address	Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (College) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. We are seeking a candidate who apply innovative approaches to the development of biomedical technologies to investigate and monitor the biochemical and biophysical cellular response to ionizing radiation, including the development of human microfluidics-based models (i.e., organ-on-chip) to study the effect of radiation on human tissue, the characterization of pharmaceutical and bioengineered systems to identify new routes for radiation medical countermeasure or the development of point-of-care bioassay for the detection and quantification of radiation dosimetry biomarkers. A successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member, actively participate in basic, preclinical or translational research, teaching, service and scholarly work 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 Bioscience Core (PBC) 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! 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	Establish active independent research programs. Demonstrate excellence in research and other scholarly work. Participate in department's educational mission. Participate in activities including outreach, collaborative research, teaching and other departmental and institutional initiatives and service. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Show ability to collaborate and work synergistically with colleagues at all levels. Demonstrate research experience inclusive of ability to attain grant funding for research programs and studies. Exhibit track record of publishing research findings in leading journals. Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills. Be engaged in cutting-edge neuroscience research using advanced tools and technologies.
Minimum Qualifications	Have an PhD and/or MD in a related field from an accredited university, with post-doctoral training. Demonstrate funding record consistent with experience and rank sought.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank
Tenure Information	Tenure-Eligible (TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
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	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources Talent@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/16/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. 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 this teaching opportunity 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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