Job Description

Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (T/TE) (UPDATED)

Posting Number
req22769

Department
Neurology

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality
Neurology

Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Please Note: The Contact Information for Candidates has been updated for this position.

The Department of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a physician-scientist with expertise in basic and translational neuroscience research to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to understand, prevent, and treat neurological disorders. Prospective candidates will have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified and eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.

This is an open-rank, tenure track position, offering competitive resources, including laboratory space and startup funding commensurate with the candidate's experience and achievements.

Successful applicants will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology, with membership in the appropriate clinical division. All faculty contribute to the department's academic mission, which includes educating clinical fellows, residents, and medical students.

We invite passionate physician-scientists to join us in shaping the future of neuroscience and neurology at the University of Arizona.

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

• Develop a
  nationally recognized and continuously funded research program in the
  field of neurology.
• Lead
  a cutting-edge basic or translational research program within their
  clinical subspecialty area.
• Serve
  as mentors to research and clinical trainees, fostering academic
  excellence within the Department and institution.
• Demonstrate
  scholarly activity by publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate
  with interdisciplinary researchers across the University of Arizona's
  robust academic and research ecosystem.
• Participate
  as a productive member of the Department and the College through impactful
  scholarly work and good citizenship.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Arizona Medical License by time of hire.
• Board eligible or certified by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Rank
To be Determined

Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)

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

Number of Vacancies
2

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Denise Brodigan | denisebrodigan@arizona.edu

Open Date
5/22/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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