Assistant/Associate Professor - Division Of Infectious Diseases (T/TE)

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (T/TE)
Posting Number req3956
Department Medicine
Department Website Link
Medical Sub-Speciality Infectious Disease-Med.
Location UAHS - Tucson
Address University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Arizona Department of Medicine is recruiting early or mid-stage career infectious disease scientist with a PhD or DVM who have either established or show promise of establishing a research career. Candidates in the fields of virology, immunology, mycology, population health, and HIV infection are especially encouraged to apply. A generous startup package, protected research time, and renovated laboratory space will be provided.

The Division currently has flourishing programs in the areas of HIV care, including a large Ryan White-funded program; Antimicrobial Stewardship; and extramurally funded research in HIV immunopathogenesis and aging. Important resources available to researchers at the University of Arizona School of Medicine include animal care facilities as well as a veterinary diagnostic laboratory; biostatistical, bioinformatics and computing core services; flow cytometry, microscopy, genomics and proteomics cores; a clinical translational science center that supports clinical trials; the Sarver Heart Center; the Arizona Respiratory Center; the Center on Aging; and a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Close scientific collaborative relationships exist with the Department of Immunobiology, the Pulmonary Division, the Valley Fever Center of Excellence, and the Cancer Center.

• Establish an independent research program with extramural funding and publication of research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in research seminars of the Department and College.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or DVM degree in related field.
• Completion of a minimum of 3 years of a post-doctoral fellowship is required.

Preferred Qualifications Candidates should have a strong publication record and demonstrated potential for obtaining independent research funding.
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 $150,000 - $171,000
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 Karena Nespoli | knespoli@arizona.edu
Open Date 1/25/2021
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Along with your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae; please submit Transcripts.
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