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Location: United States, Arizona, Tucson

Posting Date: Jul 04, 2026

Posting Number req25587

Department Medicine

Department Website Link https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

The University of Arizona’s Department of Medicine invites applications from dynamic federally funded doctoral-level research scientists to join our biomedical research team, with multiple tenure-track faculty positions available at the rank of Assistant to Full Professor. Primary appointments will be in the Department of Medicine, with assignment to a research-appropriate division within the department. Co-appointments in basic research departments are possible.

We welcome applicants in any area of scientific investigation related to human health, with preferred emphasis in aging, genomic medicine and bioinformatics, obesity and metabolism, healthcare delivery and policy (including AI), cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, immunobiology/microbiology, cancer biology, kidney, and gastrointestinal disorders. Academic rank and compensation, including a generous fringe benefits package and startup support, are dependent upon qualifications.

The UA College of Medicine-Tucson and Department of Medicine are closely integrated with state-of-the-art research cores and affiliated healthcare centers, providing broad opportunities for collaboration and mentorship. Applicants are expected to maintain a productive research program and participate in undergraduate or graduate teaching and research mentoring as appropriate.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to recreation and cultural activities.

The University of Arizona values work-life balance and provides information about relocation services on request. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here.

• Establish, lead and contribute to highly impactful, extramurally funded research programs.
• Maintain a record of impactful research publications.
• Lead or contribute to team-science based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
• Train emerging biomedical researchers at various levels.
• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs as assigned.

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a biomedical field.
• Hold current or pending federal research support.
• Have a record of impactful publications and federal funding, commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Successful track record of working with trainees and students.
• If the selected individual does not currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, they will be required to obtain faculty status, including letters of recommendation and review by appropriate departmental and college review committees.

• Demonstrated recognition and/or outstanding leadership in a major subspecialty division at an academic department of internal medicine.
• Evidence of a continuous, independent NIH- or other federally funded sponsored research portfolio.
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching and course development.
• Additional health profession degree (e.g., MPH, MS, etc.).

Rank To be Determined

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Hours 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 5

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Heather Hendrych | hhendrych@arizona.edu

Open Date 4/7/2026

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 In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the University releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) with information on safety policies and resources. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.