Assistant Research Professor, Orthopaedics (PhD) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Orthopaedics, actively participate in teaching, research and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.

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• Develop and execute
  translational concussion and sports medicine research studies and quality
  improvement projects in collaboration with Banner University Medical Group
  physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs) and staff (e.g., Athletic
  Trainers), from start-up to data collection, analysis and close-out.
• Contribute to the programmatic
  growth of a nationally recognized academic research program in orthopedics
  and sports medicine, in collaboration with Banner - University Medical
  Group orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians.
• Develop and maintain
  study-related regulatory documentation, including study protocols,
  informed consent forms, case report forms, data safety and monitoring
  plans, statistical analysis plans and IRB submissions and renewals.
• Oversee all concussion and
  non-operative sports medicine data collection, including providing
  research mentorship and supervision for COM-P students, residents and
  fellows.
• Develop and maintain data
  quality and control system infrastructure for various projects.
• Manage and organize project
  timelines and deliverables on time and within budget. Provide regular
  updates to leadership and study sponsors as appropriate.
• Perform all functions according
  to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation
  requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provide all customers of Banner
  Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating
  our core and leader behaviors each day.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively
  with physicians and other healthcare providers.

• Have strong interpersonal
  communication and human relation skills.
• Demonstrate research experience
  inclusive of the ability to obtain grant funding for research programs and
  studies.
• Exhibit strong academic and
  grant writing skills and expertise.
• Be proficient in Microsoft
  Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner).
• Be proficient in data
  collection (e.g., REDCap) and statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS).
• Have a working knowledge of
  applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, e.g., Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Hold a PhD in health psychology
  or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate a track record of publishing
  research findings.

• Have a minimum of two years' experience.
• Demonstrate experience mentoring students in research projects.
• Demonstrate experience supervising faculty and staff.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

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.