Associate Research Professor, Career Track, Cellular and Molecular Medicine/Sarver Heart Center

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson (COM-T) is, in collaboration with the Sarver Heart Center, actively seeking a dynamic individual for a non-tenure-track Associate Research Professor position. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative, externally funded research program centered on cardiometabolic disease, mitochondrial metabolism, and cardiomyocyte proliferation/regeneration. CMM is renowned for its strengths in the molecular basis of complex diseases, genome function, intracellular trafficking, and cardiac biology. Applicants whose research integrates these areas to advance our understanding of developmental metabolic factors, metabolic reprogramming of cardiac cells, and mitochondrial control of cardiac function to enhance repair after myocardial injury are particularly encouraged to apply.

Excellent opportunities exist at UA for research collaborations within an active community of basic and clinical scientists in academic departments across the university, as well as participation in numerous Centers of Excellence that include Sarver Heart Center, Arizona Cancer Center, the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, Arizona Center for Drug Discovery, Arizona Arthritis Center, the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center and BIO5.

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• Establish collaborations with UA colleagues within CMM and the Sarver Heart Center.
• Participating in the development and conduct of innovative and significant research.
• Bring extramural funding to support research projects.
• Produce strong, peer-reviewed publications.
• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs as assigned.
• Participate in appropriate departmental events, including seminars, retreats, and meetings.
• Participate in COM-T events.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching and/or research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Successful
  track record of working with trainees and students

• Evidence of active scientific research, including peer-reviewed articles and extramural funding.
• Active extramural research funding.

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).